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IN1SALIVATION. 



alkaline than that of the parotid. M. Lassaigne examined 



some obtained by Colin, and found that this secretion in the 



cow contained: 



Water 991-14 



Mucus 1-73 



Soluble animal matter . . T80 

 Alkaline carbonate . . . 010 

 Alkaline chloride . . . 5 '02 

 Alkaline phosphate . . . 015 

 Phosphate of lime . . . 0*06 



Its density was 1'0065. 



To show the points of contrast between the saliva secreted 

 by the parotids, and that flowing from the submaxillary 

 gland, Colin has prepared the following table : 



