You have been running a high fever, have stomach cramps, and have felt weak and disoriented for 5 days, so you set up an appointment with your physician. After asking you a few questions, she starts a physical examination by probing for swollen areas in your abdomen. You immediately sense that she is looking for
A) lymph nodes.
B) histamines.
C) antibodies.
D) antigens.

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The physician is probing for swollen areas in the abdomen, which can indicate enlarged lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are part of the immune system and can become swollen when fighting an infection, which could explain the symptoms the patient is experiencing. Histamines, antibodies, and antigens would not be detected through this type of physical examination.

You Have Been Running a High Fever, Have Stomach Cramps