Mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract is called:
A) phlegm
B) stridor
C) hemoptysis
D) sputum
D
Explanation: Mucus coughed up is sputum. Phlegm is mucus in the respiratory tract. Stridor is a harsh, high-pitched sound. Hemoptysis is blood-tinged sputum.
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