Final Exam Flash Cards - Anatomy II
Anatomy & Physiology 102 with Oshel at Ivy Tech Community College
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Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology
Created: 2011-04-27
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1 - renal cortex
2 - renal medulla
3 - minor calyx
4 - major calyx
5 - renal sinus
6 - renal column
7 - fat in renal sinus
8 - renal pelvis
9 - renal papilla
10 - renal pyramid
11 - ureter
12 -renal capsule
2 - renal medulla
3 - minor calyx
4 - major calyx
5 - renal sinus
6 - renal column
7 - fat in renal sinus
8 - renal pelvis
9 - renal papilla
10 - renal pyramid
11 - ureter
12 -renal capsule
1 - PCT
2 - glomerulus
3 - efferent arteriole
4 - pertiubular capillary
5 - nephron loop
6 - decending limb
7 - ascending limb
8 - cortical radiate artery
9 - cortical radiate vein
10 - afferent arteriole
11 - DCT
12 - renal cortex
13 - from renal artery
14 - to renal vein
15 - renal medulla
16 - collecting duct
2 - glomerulus
3 - efferent arteriole
4 - pertiubular capillary
5 - nephron loop
6 - decending limb
7 - ascending limb
8 - cortical radiate artery
9 - cortical radiate vein
10 - afferent arteriole
11 - DCT
12 - renal cortex
13 - from renal artery
14 - to renal vein
15 - renal medulla
16 - collecting duct
which of the following aspects of homeostasis does the kidney play some role in controlling?
E - All of the above
removing metabolic waste
electrolyte balance
fluid balance
removing metabolic waste
electrolyte balance
fluid balance
if there is a deop in the Po2, which hormone would be secreted by the kidney?
Erythropoetin
what hormone is required for the kidney to activate Calcitriol?
Parathyroid hormone
what is the functional unit of the kidney?
nephron
movement of fluid through the semipermeable membrane, by hydrostatic force which excludes substances based on size is ________
none of the above
(filtration)
(filtration)
1 - water filtration, sodium filtration, and glucose re-absorption by active transport (same for capsule)
2 - water filtration, water reabsorption under the influence of ADH, Water reabsorption due to osmotic pressure
3 - sodium filtration, water reabsorbtion due to osmotic pressure
4 - hydrogen ion secretion, water reabsorption under the influence of ADH, Water reabsorption due to osmotic pressure
5 - urine excreted
2 - water filtration, water reabsorption under the influence of ADH, Water reabsorption due to osmotic pressure
3 - sodium filtration, water reabsorbtion due to osmotic pressure
4 - hydrogen ion secretion, water reabsorption under the influence of ADH, Water reabsorption due to osmotic pressure
5 - urine excreted
the juxtaglomerular apparatus plays a role in which of the following events?
A - release of Renin
An increase in hydrostatic pressure in the afferent arteriole would do what to kidney filtration?
increase it
A blockage in the kidney would do what to kidney filtration?
decrease it
a decrease in the osmotic pressure in the afferent arteriole would do that to the kidney filtration?
increase it
we can override parasympathetic signals to which muscles of the urethra so that micturition takes places at an appropriate time?
external sphincter
at what level of the spinal cord does the micturition reflex take place?
sacral
chloride ions are reabsorbed passively with which ion?
sodium
what is the epithelium of the urinary bladder?
transitional
what is the third layer of the bladder referred to as?
muscular coat
what type of receptors in the hypothalamus, sensing changes in extracellular fluid concentration, drive the desire for fluid intake?
osmoreceptors
which of the following are ways in which water is lost from the body?
(all of the above)
sweating, expiration, urination
sweating, expiration, urination
what effect does the secretion of ADH have on water loss?
It decreases water loss
What hormone of the adrenal cortex responds to increased plasma potassium concentrations?
Aldosterone
What hormone is secreted in the response to a drop in plasma sodium concentrations?
Aldosterone
what is pH a measure of?
hydrogen ions
which of the following would not be a source of hydrogen ions?
osteogenesis
which of the following directions would the bicarbonate buffering system shift if the blood were too alkaline?
CO2 + H2O --->H2CO3--->H+ + HCO3
the carboxyl end of an amino acid (-COOH) can participate in buffering by which of the following?
Two of the above
parathyroid hormone is responsible for the regulation of which of the following ions?
calcium
which of the following are considered transcelluar fluids?
cerebrospinal fluid
respiratory acidosis may be caused by which of the following?
(two of the above)
hyperventilation
decreased surface area for gas exchange
hyperventilation
decreased surface area for gas exchange
metabolic alkalosis might be caused by which of the following?
over consumption of antiacids
hyperventilation might result in which of the following?
respiratory alkalosis
climbing quickly to a high altitude might result in which of the following?
respiratory alkalosis
if you are walking in the desert with no water to consume, which of the following will happen to extracellular fluid volume?
decrease
if you consume an isotonic beverage, what will happen to intercelluar fluid volume?
no change
if you drink several alcoholic beverages, what will happen to intercellular fluid osmolarity?
increase
If you drink deionized water, what will happen to intercellular fluid volume?
increase
which lymph vessels are described as microscopic, closed-end tubes?
lymphatic capillaries
2 - germinal centr
3 - medulla
4 - hilum
5 - afferent vessel
6 - efferent vessel
3 - medulla
4 - hilum
5 - afferent vessel
6 - efferent vessel
what is the lymphatic vessel that would be found after an efferent lymphatic vessel in the lymphatic pathway?
lymphatic trunk
which of the following does NOT influence lymphatic flow?
lymph node contraction
several lymph vessels lead into the lymphnode and lymph exits through a single vessel. Which of the following statements is true regarding this arrangement?
it slows lymph flow, so that it may be filtered
which of the following are functions of the lymphatic system?
all of the above
immune surveillance
collect interstitial fluid
fat absorption
immune surveillance
collect interstitial fluid
fat absorption
which of the following are considered lymphatic organs
spleen
infections may be caused by bacteria, protozoa, spores and other invaders. What is the term used to describe these miroorganisms?
pathogens
specific immunity relies on which of the following to mount its response?
the body recognizing self from non-self
Species resistance
lack of receptors, differences in pH confer this mechanism
mechanical barriers
part of the first line of defense, which includes the mucous membranes
chemcial barriers
enzymes of the body participate in this defense
natural killer cells
secrete perforins destroying infected cells
inflammation
bodies attempt to wall of infection
phagocytosis
cells which engulf and digest particles
fever
attempt to change the bodies set point for temperature
protein molecules arranged on cell surfaces, in patterns specific to the individual is referred to as the ______________
major histocompatibility complex
IgG
most numerous in circulation, fights bacteria virus and toxins
IgM
responsible for mismatched blood reaction
IgE
released in allergic response, defend against parasites
IgD
function largely unknown, b-cell activation
IgA
found in exocrine secretions, including human milk
Opsonization
insertion of pore, disrupts ion distribution, osmotic splitting of membrane
chemotaxis
coats pathogen to increase likelihood it will be phagocytized
agglutination
clumping of antibody/antigen complex
lysis
attacts immune system cells to regions of infection
neutralization
alters pathogen t make them harmless
which of the following statements regarding immunity is true?
two of the above
what is the term used for a small molecule that alone, does not initiate the immune response? Penicillin and Poison ivy are examples.
hapten
what is the order of T-cell activation?
marcophage ingests pathogen
macrophage displays part of the antigen
t-cell contacts displayed antigen
helper t cells secrete interleukin
cells proliferate and differentiate
macrophage displays part of the antigen
t-cell contacts displayed antigen
helper t cells secrete interleukin
cells proliferate and differentiate
b-cells generally require another step before they can actively participate in the immune response. Helper T cells secrete which fo the following tha cause the b-cells to be fully active?
cytokines
which of the following is true of the cellular immune response?
it involves cell to cell contact
how would the immunity derived from a vaccination be classified?
artificially acquired active immunity
how would the immunity derived from an injection of gamma globulin be classified?
artifically acquired passive immunity
when the amount of interstitial fluid overwhelms the ability of the lymphatic system _______ is the result
edema
which of the following might be responsible for the condition described in the question above?
all of the above
removal of lymph tissue
release of histamine
starvation severe enough to reduce the concentration of plasma proteins
removal of lymph tissue
release of histamine
starvation severe enough to reduce the concentration of plasma proteins
a donor heart valve from a pig would be an example fo what kind of transplant type?
xenograft
which cell types are responsible for producing antibodies during the primary immune response?
plasma b cells
which of the following are theorized reasons for theproduction of antibodies?
all of the above
insertion of host portein onto a viral surface during replication
remaining fetal tissue in maternal circulation
coincidental similarities to host cell surface proteins and pathogen
insertion of host portein onto a viral surface during replication
remaining fetal tissue in maternal circulation
coincidental similarities to host cell surface proteins and pathogen
what is the hormone responsible for stimulating red blood cell production?
hematopoietin
what is the hormone/enzyme secreted by the kidney, responsible for helping regulate blood pressure?
aldosterone
what is the term that describes the position of the kidneys with respect to the serous membrane of the abdomen?
retroperitoneal
define filtration
Filtration is driven by the hydrostatic pressure of the blood, and causeswater and small molecules to be filtered, while blood cells and large molecules like proteins do not pass through the filter.
define tubular secretion
Process whereby selected molecules are actively transported from the blood into the filtrate
describe the urinary reflex
the brain signals the bladder muscles to tighten, squeezing urine out of the bladder through the urethra.
on which endocrine gland would you find receptors for growth hormone releasing hormone?
anterior petuitary
which hormones would be released to cause a rise in prolactin?
Prolactin releasing hormone
which hormone is released by positive feedback?
Oxytocin (OT)
what causes OT to be secreted and what is the mechanism for cessation of secretion of that hormone?
the uterus and vagina stretches causing release of OT which cause uterine contractions to move the baby out. Once bay and afterbirth are delivered OT release is stopped.
which hormones are synthesized in the posterior pituitary gland?
none
what hormone is responsible for release of andrenal coticotropic hormone?
CRH
name the two hormones that stop the release of hormones of the anterior pituitary?
SS, GHIH, and PIH
what does the term tropic hormones mean?
that they are influencing hormones
the use of tubes and secretion on to surfaces are roles of the ________ glands
exocrine
which of the following describes hormones
(two of the above)
they are chemical messengers
they are secreted into body fluids
they are chemical messengers
they are secreted into body fluids
which of the following statements regarding Fat Soluble Hormones is ture?
(two of the above)
they are usually cholesterol based
they are able to pass through the plasma membrane
they are usually cholesterol based
they are able to pass through the plasma membrane
what is the purpose of the second messenger system?
to carry information across the plasma membrane
an increase in the number of receptors on target cells is an example of ________
up regulation
ACTH
adrenocortico tropic hormone
PIH
dopamine
GHIH
somatostatin
PRF
prolactin releasing factor
What is GHRH target
anterior pituitary gland
CRH target ______
adrenal cortex
ACTH target
adrenal cortex
T3 target
most cells in the body
GnRH
anterior pituitary
the hormones of the posterior pituitary gland are unique in that they are
secreted by a neurosecretory mechanism
which of the following hormones is synthesized in the pituitary gland?
adrenocorticotropic hormone
which of the following hormones is released into the hypophyseal portal system?
thyrotopin releasing hormone
which of the following statements is true of melatonin
it is secreted from the pineal gland
in response to stress, which hormones would you expect to be secreted
all of the above
ACTH
CRH
Norepinephrine
ACTH
CRH
Norepinephrine
which layer of the adrenal gland secretes epinephrine?
medulla
what portion of the thyroid gland is responsible for secretion of calcitonin?
extrafollicular cells
what element is bound to the amino acid tyrosine for the production to T3 and T4
iodine
what hormone is the antagonist to parathyroid hormone
calcitonin
which of the following hormones is not synthesized by the hypothalamus?
lutenizing hormone
which of the following would not play a role in the secondary messenger system?
androgens/sex hormones
secretion of GHRH would result in which of the following?
none of the above
which of the following hormones would you expect to see secreted due to a drop in blood pressure?
antidiuretic hormone
water soluble hormones are derived from which of the following?
two of the above
protein
peptides
protein
peptides
which of the following hormones would you expect to see secreted if plasma concentrations of sodium drop?
aldosterone
which hormone has its receptors on bone, muscle and adipose tissue?
growth hormone
which of the following hormones would help increase blood plasma volume?
two of the above
ADH
adlosterone
ADH
adlosterone
which hormone has as one of its effects, the inhibition of osteoclasts?
calcitonin
after a meal, which hormone is released to aid in transport of glucose in to the cell?
insulin
if you block the effects of ADH which of the following would result?
two of the above
if a person experienced Down-regulation of action of T3 and T4 which of the following statements would be true?
all of the above
the number of T3 and T4 receptors would be decreased
the levels of TSH would drop
the levels of TRH would drop
the number of T3 and T4 receptors would be decreased
the levels of TSH would drop
the levels of TRH would drop
which layer of the adrenal cortex secretes mineralcorticoids
zona glomerulosa
a drop in blood glucose levels would result in the release of which of the following hormones?
glucagon
an increase in blood calcium levels would result in the release of which hormones?
calcitonin
an increase in circulating levels of T3 and T4 will result in which of the following?
inhibition of TSH secretion
you have a subject whose cortisol levels have fallen. to determine the cause of this, you inject the subject with ACTH. If coritsol levels increase due to this, which of the following statements can you determine to be true?
the adrenal cortex is able to bind ACTH
if the same subject you then inject with CRH and blood glucose levels fail to rise, which of the following statements can you determine to be true?
the anterior pituitary is not binding with CRH
which of the following would not be involved in regulating blood glucose levels?
renin
the thyroid gland has a specific arrangement. what is the glycoprotein material in the center of the follicle called?
colloid
which endrocrine gland contains islet cells?
pancreas
which of the following statements is true of the stress response?
it the sympathetic nervous system
which of the following statements is true regarding the activation of antiotensinogen?
all of the above
angiotensin converting enzyme plays a role
renin plays a role
aldosterone is secreted in response to its activation
angiotensin converting enzyme plays a role
renin plays a role
aldosterone is secreted in response to its activation
which of the following systems might participate in increasing plasma calcium concentrations?
all of the above
endocrine
urinary
integumentary
digestive
endocrine
urinary
integumentary
digestive
the nnermost layer of a vessel is called the
tunica interna
which of the following is included as an important role of the endothelium of vessels?
it contains smooth muscle and is responsible for mechanical contraction of vessels
what is teh immediate result of a reflex initiated by pain receptors when a vessel is cut or broken?
vasospasm
which of the following are cofactors in the conversion of prothrombin
calcium
which of the following statements is true about prothrombin
two of the above
which of the following would limit thrombin formation?
antithrombin
which of the clotting mechanisms is initiated by tissue damage?
extrinsic
1 - calcium
2 - calcium
3 - prothrombin activator
4 - fibrin
2 - calcium
3 - prothrombin activator
4 - fibrin
11 - Aorta
12 - Pulmonary trunk
13 - left atrium
14 - chordae tendinaeae
15 - papillary muscle
16 - interventricular septum
17 - right ventricle
18 - tricuspid valve
19 - right atrium
21 - aortic valve
22 - superior vena cava
12 - Pulmonary trunk
13 - left atrium
14 - chordae tendinaeae
15 - papillary muscle
16 - interventricular septum
17 - right ventricle
18 - tricuspid valve
19 - right atrium
21 - aortic valve
22 - superior vena cava
what is the chamber that blood leaves when it flows through the mitral valve
left artria
which structures carries oxygenated blood to the heart
pulmonary veins
which structures provides oxygenated blood to the working heart tissue?
cornary arteries
into which structure is deoxygenated blood from the heart tissue drained?
cornonary sinus
through which structure does blood exit the right ventricle
pulmonary trunk
chordae tendineae have which of the following as their function?
preventing the av valves from folding back into the atrium
chordae tendineae which are too long are most associated with which of the following disorders?
mitral valve prolapse
when atrial pressure is less than venous pressure, which of the follwoing events result?
atrial filling
due to ventricular pressure exceeding atrial presure which of the following events results?
AV valves closing
the pulmonary semilunar valve opens when pressure in which chamber exceeds pressure in the pulmonary trunk?
right ventricle
the lubb or first sound in a heart beat as heard through a stethoscope corresponds to which of the following mechanical events?
closing of the AV valves
what is the role of gap junctions in cardiac muscle?
provide for flow of ions between cells
what structures in the heart spontaneously depolarizes and is referred to as the pacemaker of the heart because it generates the normal contractions of the heart?
SA Node
what structures immediately carry the electrical impulse from the AV node?
bundle fibers
there is a delay in conduction achieved by a change in the diameter of the fibers carrying impulses to the AV node. What purpose does this serve?
allows for complete emptying of the atria
impulses from aortic barroreceptors to areas of the brain result in which of the following?
two of the above
pressure receptors on the Vena Cava sending impulses to the brain would result in what?
sympathetic nervous impulses sent
due to cardiac muscle having underdeveloped sarcoplasmic retiulum when compared with skeletal muscle fibers, extracellular levels of which ion are important?
calcium
which of the following statements is true for arteries bu less true for veins
they are specialized to withstand high hydrostatic pressure
end diastolic volume
blood in teh ventricles after filling or atrial contrcation
end systolic volume
blood left in heart at the end of ventricular contraction
peripheral resistance
friction between blood and walls of heart
the mechanical and chemical breakdown of foods forms that cell membranes can absorb is _______________
digestion
which of the following would not be a role of the digestive system?
none of the above
the mucosa is
exposed to the lumen
the submucosa is
contains lymph vessels
the muscularis
involved in propulsion
the serous/serosa
also viseral peritoneum
which layer of the alimentary canal is innervated by the myenteric nerve plexus
muscularis
which of the following statements would be true when considering the alimentary canal in the small intestines vs. large intestines
the surface area of the small intestinesis greater because it contains villi
which of the following would be considered the role of segmentation in the digestive system?
mixing food/chyme
contraction of the muscle fibers in a section of the digestive tract and relaxation of the fibers just ahead of that section results in which of the following?
peristalsis
what is the lingual frenulum
membranous fold, connecting tongue to the floor of the mouth
what is papillae
rough projections on the surface of the tongue
what are the phryngeal tonsils?
masses of lymphatic tissue
what is the oropharynx
area posterior to the soft plate, projecting to the epiglottis
what is the uvula
cone-shaped projection of the soft palate
what is the semifluid, partially digested material that passes from the stomach to the small intestines?
chyme
the portion of the digestive tract which extends from the epiglottis to the cricoid cartilage is the _____________
laryngophraynx
the salivary glands which are most superior are the ____ salivary glands
parotid
mastication occurs in which segment of the digestive tract
mouth
the one way opening between the small intestines and the large intestines is the
illeocecal valve
the initial stage of secretion is initiated by impulses from the Vegus nerve resulting in gastric secretions. what is this stage called?
cephalic
digestion of which nutrient is initiated in the mouth by salivary amylase?
carbohydrate
what is the role of secretions from the parietal cells in the stomach?
two of the above
the secretion of pepsingogen is done by which cells in the stomach?
chief cells
which of the following statements regarding intrinsic factor is true
it is necessary for the absorption of B12
which of the following statements regarding pepsin is true?
none of the above
somatostatin is released by cells in proximity to the parietal cells. what effect does it have on secretion?
it inhibits acidic secretions
what neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system inhibits somatostatin?
acetylcholine
which of the following is secreted from the intestinal wall in response to proteins and fat entering the small intestine?
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
what is the secretion of the small intestine that activates the protease of the pancreas?
enterokinase
which of the following statements regarding proteases are true?
all of the above
which of the following statements regarding bile are true?
two of the above
the secretion of which of the following results in contraction of the gall bladder?
CCK
by which methods are carbohydrates absorbed in the small intestines?
two of the above
what is the lymphatic structure that is present in the villi of the small intestines and aids in fat absorption?
lacteal
what is the name of the vessel that carries deoxygenated blood and supplies ~2/3 of the blood supply to the liver?
hepatic portal vein
which statement most closely matches the definition of an essential nutrient?
one that must be obtained through diet
what is the role of leptin in appetite control?
it suppresses appetite by inhibiting NPY release
whatis teh role of Gherlin in appetitie control?
it stimulates appetitie by stiumlating NPY release
ketone bodies are the result of fat oxidation. in some diseases states, this oxidation takes place too rapidly for the body to process them. what might result from those circumstances?
acidosis
what is the primary energy source for neurons
glucose
neural tube defects have been linked to a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?
folic acid
45 - pancreas
46 - large intestines
47 - crown
48 - root
49 - rugae
50 - pyloric region
46 - large intestines
47 - crown
48 - root
49 - rugae
50 - pyloric region
uvula - 6
esophagus - 11
laryngopharyx - 10
frontal sinus - 19
hard palate - 17
epiglottis - 9
esophagus - 11
laryngopharyx - 10
frontal sinus - 19
hard palate - 17
epiglottis - 9
the nasal septum has a contribution from the vomer bone and the perpendicular plate of which bone?
ethmoid
which of the following structures increase the surface area of the nasal cavity and have a significant blood supply both of which aid in warming air?
nasal conchae
which of the following are cartilage of the larynx?
all of the above
what is the role of the trachealis muscle?
to change the diameter of the trachea
what is teh epithelium of the trachea
pseudostratified ciliated columnar
what is the functional purpose of the sinuses?
decrease the weight of the skull
the anterior nasal cavity is specialized for which of the following?
olfaction
what is the functional purpose of the "grape-like arrangement of the alveoli?
two of the above
to increase rate of diffusion
to increase surface area
to increase rate of diffusion
to increase surface area
inspiratory reserve volume
volume of air that can be inhaled during forced breathing, in addition to tidal volume
vital capacity
maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after taking the deepest breath possible
total lung capacity
total volume of air that the lungs can hold
residual volume
volume of air remaining in the lungs at all times
that is the term used to describe the volume of air available for gas exchange per minute?
alveolar ventilation
what is the phrenic nerve responsible for
two of the above
contraction of the diaphragm does which of the following?
increase the volume of the thoracic cavity
which of the following statements is true about exhalation
it is accomplished passively by recoil of the muscle of inspiration
central chemoreceptors located in the ventral medulla monitor which of the following?
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
measuring the PCO2 is an indirect method of measuring what?
two of the above
the hering breur or stretch reflex involves tissues of the lungs. what is the purpose of this reflex?
to avoid over inflation of the lungs
extra fluid between the visceral and parietal pleura have a negative effect on which of the following?
ventilation
when a person hyperventilates, the carotid arteries may vasoconstrict, cutting off blood supply to the brain. what chemical changes occur that would be detrimental to the brain?
blood may become more alkaline
which of the following structures are part of the respiratory membrane
two of the above
oxygen is transported in the blood by which protein
hemoglobin
carbon dioxide diffuses into the blood at the tissues because of which of the following
the partial pressure of carbon dioxide is high in the tissue vs blood
Upon entering the red blood cell what heppens to CO2?
CO2 +H2O --->H2CO3--->H+ + HCO-3
which of the following are considered formed elements of the blood
all of the above
white blood cells
platelets
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
red blood cells
what is the progenitor cell called?
hematopoietic stem cell
what is the cell thats name means learge nuceus that grows large and then breaks apart to form pletlets?
megakaryoblast
which of the following is true of erythrocytes?
(all of the above)
they extrude their nuclei
immature versions ohave the remnants of their endoplasmic reticulum on the outside
they produce energy only through glycolysis
they extrude their nuclei
immature versions ohave the remnants of their endoplasmic reticulum on the outside
they produce energy only through glycolysis
what is the function of netrophil
break down bacteria
what is the function of basophil
take part in allergic reactions
what is the function of eosinophil
kills certain parasites
all of the cells are derived from a hematopoietic stem cell. the path of differentiation is determined by the ___________ they are exposed to
growth factors
erythropoetin is released from the ____________ in response to a drop in ___________
kidney, oxygen carrying capacity
the shape of the red blood cell is specialized for which of the following
two of the above
which of the following factors would most likely effect the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
the number of red blood cells
which of the following would be necessary for the production of red blood cells?
intrinsic factor
the plasma proteins have differing functions. the primary role of albumin is what?
exert osmotic pressure
other important substances carried in the plasma aid in muscle contraction, generation of action potentials, co-factors in the body and many other things. What is the constituent of plasma called?
electrolytes
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Textbook: Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology
Created: 2011-04-27
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