-.- I think my brain has officially died...tragic. Q: Indicate the reason why a physician checks for swollen lymph nodes in the neck when examining a patient who shows respiratory symptoms?

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blues · Answer

Because the lymph from the throax drains through them. When there are infectious agents in the lymph, they will be filtered out in the cervical (neck) lymph nodes and the nodes will feel hard.

anonymous · Answer

thanks. you're awesome. :)