A disadvantage of a spirometer is that it cannot be used to
A) measure residual volume
B) measure inspiratory reserve volume
C) determine minute ventilation
D) assess the effect of medication
E) assess the efficiency of autoregulatory mechanisms

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A spirometer cannot measure residual volume, which is the volume of air remaining in the lungs after a complete exhalation. It can measure inspiratory reserve volume, minute ventilation, the effect of medication, and the efficiency of autoregulatory mechanisms.

A Disadvantage of a Spirometer Is That It Cannot Be