what is the difference between sputum and saliva?

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what is the difference between sputum and saliva?

2007-09-30 23:50:32 · 2 answers · asked by chryztie 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases

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hmmm i think when you say saliva it pertains to the secretions we found in mouth/bucal cavity, it is produced by the parotid gland and aid in the physical/mechanical digestion of food because it contains enzymes. And when you say sputum it pertains to the secretions from the respiraty tract example: phlegm.

2007-10-01 00:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by insecuregal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋

The first, one is able to hawk and spit
The second is something old people have escaping the side of the mouth when napping

2007-10-01 07:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by renclrk 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋