____________ is a pulmonary function test that measures a patient's respiratory volumes.
a. Arterial blood gas
b. Spirometry
c. A sputum test
d. RAST test
e. Angiography
Answer: b. Spirometry
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A) agglutinins; agglutinogens B) agglutinogens; agglutinins C) T-cells; B-cells D) erythrogens; antibiotics E) serum; plasma
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. residual volume B. inspiratory reserve volume C. vital capacity D. expiratory reserve volume