Sputum that is clear, white, or grey, called ____, is the combination of mucus (produced by goblet cells) and cellular debris of macrophages and eosinophils.

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Mucoid sputum is a combination of mucus and cellular debris of macrophages and eosinophils. It is clear, white, or grey in color. Serous sputum is a clear, watery fluid that does not contain any mucus or cellular debris. Purulent sputum is thick and yellow or green in color due to the presence of pus, and stringy sputum refers to sputum that is sticky and difficult to cough up. None of these descriptions match the given characteristics of clear, white, or grey sputum, making choice C the best answer.

Sputum That Is Clear, White, or Grey, Called ____, Is