An instrument used to measure the air taken in by and expelled from the lungs is the ____. 

A. peak flow meter
B. calibration syringe
C. spirometer
D. stylus
E. respirator


C. spirometer
A spirometer measures the air taken in by and expelled by the lungs.

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What will be an ideal response?

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