Question

Which of the following are considered general purposes of performing pulmonary function tests (PFTs)? 1. The functional status of the lungs 2. The diffusion characteristics of the alveolar-capillary membrane 3. How much and how fast gas can be moved into and out of the lungs 4. The specific diagnosis of pulmonary disease

Answer 1

3. How much and how fast gas can be moved into and out of the lungs

Step-by-step explanation:

Because pulmonary is relating to the functionality of the lungs and how those functions work. Which in this case, the pulmonary pumps gases in and out the lungs.