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Lecture: Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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What are specialized reproductive cells?

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Gametes

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What are reproductive organs that produce gametes and hormones?

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Gonads

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What is the function of ducts?

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Receive and transport gametes

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What is the function of the general accessory glands/organs?

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Secrete fluids into ducts/ excretory ducts

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What constitutes the reproductive tract?

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Reproductive ducts and the chambers that lead to the outside

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What is the male gamete?

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sperm

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7
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What is “emission”?

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When sperm is released into the ducts, where it is mixed with excretions from accessory glands to form semen.

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8
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___1___ secrete male hormones called ___2___ the most important of which is ___3___.

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  1. Testes 2. Androgens 3. Testosterone
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What is an immature female gamete?

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An oocyte

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10
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What are the female gonads?

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The ovaries

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What are the male gonads?

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The testes

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___1___ secrete female sex hormones, the most important of which are___2___ and ___3___.

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  1. Ovaries 2. Estrogen 3. Progesterone
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Where does an oocyte travel?

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The oocyte travels through 1 of 2 uterine tubes to the uterus

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14
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What happens to the oocyte after sex? (5 steps)

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  1. Fertilization 2. Becomes ova 3. Becomes embryo 4. Becomes fetus 5. Birth
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What 3 parts make up the male duct system?

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  1. epididymus 2. ductus deferens 3. urethra
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16
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What are the 3 male accessory glands?

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  1. seminal glands 2. prostate 3. bulbo-urethral gland
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17
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What are the 2 male external genitals?

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  1. scrotum 2. penis
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18
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Dims of the testes

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5cm x 3cm x 2.5cm and 10-15 grams each

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What is the pair of structures between the entrance of inguinal canal into the scrotum?

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Spermatic cords

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20
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What are the 3 blood vessels within spermatic cords?

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  1. Deferential artery 2. Testicular artery 3. Pampiniform plexus of the testicular vein
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21
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What innervates the spermatic cord?

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The genitofemoral nerve

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22
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What are the spermatic cords made of?

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  1. Layers of fascia / muscle 2. Ductus deferens 3. Blood vessels
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What is an inguinal hernia?

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Protruding visceral tissues/organs into the canal

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24
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What forms during development when the testes drop?

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The inguinal canal

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25
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What 2 spaces are linked by the inguinal canal?

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The scrotal and peritoneal cavity

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26
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What divides the 2 scrotal cavities?

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The raphe of scrotum

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What is the role of the raphe of the scrotum?

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Keeps inflammation from spreading from one testis to the other

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What are the 3 layers of the scrotum?

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  1. Tunica vaginalis 2. Dartos muscle 3. Cremaster muscle
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What is the tunica vaginalis?

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A serous membrane that lines the scrotal cavity, preventing friction

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30
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What is the dartos muscle?

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A smooth muscle layer in the scrotum that causes wrinkling of the skin

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What is the cremaster muscle

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A skeletal muscle deep to the dermis tenses the scrotum and raises it toward the body

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32
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At what temperature does sperm develop?

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1.1°C lower than body temperature

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33
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What is tunica albuginea made of and where is it?

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It is a dense connective tissue layer in the testes, deep to the tunica vaginalis (scrotal layer)

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34
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What does the tunica albuginea form and what is its role?

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It forms the septa testis (fibrous partitions) and supports blood vessels, lymphatics, and efferent ductules.

35
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What are inside the lobules of the testes?

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approx 800 seminiferous tubules

36
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Where in the gonads does sperm production take place?

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In the seminiferous tubules

37
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Seminiferous tubules merge into __________.

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Straight tubules

38
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What is the rete testis?

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Maze of passageways formed by the straight tubules

39
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What connects the rete testis to the epididymus?

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15-20 efferent ductules

40
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What is between the coiled seminiferous tubules?

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  1. Connective tissue capsule surrounds tubules 2. Areolar tissue 3. Blood vessels 4. Leydig cells
41
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What are leydig cells and what do they produce?

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Interstitial endocrine cells that produce androgens

42
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What structure is the first of the male reproductive tract?

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The epididymus

43
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What is the epididymus?

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A coiled tube bound to the posterior border of each testis

44
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What is the specific function of the head of the epididymus?

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Receive sperm from the efferent ducts

45
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What is the specific function of the tail of the epididymus?

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Connect to ductus deferens and temporarily store sperm

46
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What is the function of the epididymus?

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  1. Monitor and adjust composition of fluid produced by seminiferous tubules. 2. Recycling center for damaged sperm 3. Stores/protects sperm and facilitates maturation
47
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What kind of epithelial cells line the epididymus?

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Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium with stereo cilia for increased absorption/secretion of tubule fluid

48
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What 2 mechanisms transport sperm through the epididymus?

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  1. Peristalsis 2. Fluid movement
49
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How long is the ductus deferens and where does it start/lead?

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40-45cm long, begins @ tail of epididymus, is part of the spermatic cord and ascends through the inguinal canal

50
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What is the ampulla of the ductus deferens?

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Enlarged lumen of the ductus deferens just before the prostate and seminal glands where sperm can be stored for months

51
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What kind of epithelial cells line the ductus deferens?

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Pseudo-stratified columnar epithelium

52
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How long is the male urethra and where does it start/lead?

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18-20cm from bladder to tip of the penis

53
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What are the 3 divisions of the male urethra?

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  1. Prostatic 2. Spongy 3. Membranous
54
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How much of the fluid in semen is produced by accessory glands?

55
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What are the functions of the male accessory glands?

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  1. Activate sperm 2. Provide nutrients sperm need for motility 3. Propel fluid along tract 4. Produce buffers that counter acidity in urethral/vaginal space
56
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What are the seminal vesicles?

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15cm tubular glands embedded in connective tissue

57
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What is exception about the epithelial lining of the seminal vesicles?

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Extensive folds in epithelial lining are very actively secretory

58
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Which accessory gland produces the majority of semen volume?

A

the seminal vesicles

59
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Where do the seminal vesicles discharge?

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Not the ejaculatory duct @ the juncture of the seminal gland and the ampulla of the ductus deferens

60
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What is the small muscular organ, 4cm in diameter that encircles the proximal portion of the urethra?

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The prostate

61
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What is prostatic tissue made of?

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30-50 compound tubule alveolar glands surrounded by smooth muscle fiber

62
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How much of semen volume is produced by the prostate?

63
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Describe prostatic fluid (3pts)

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acidic, rich in enzymes, prevents sperm coagulation in the vagina

64
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What is prostatitis?

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Inflammation of the prostate causing pain. Common in older men but can happen at any age, is often mistaken for cancer.

65
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What is another name for bulbo urethral glands?

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Cowper’s glands

66
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What are the bulbo urethral glands?

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10mm diameter, compound tubular mucus glands

67
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Where are the bulbo urethral glands located?

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At the base of the penis, traveling along the spongy urethra

68
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What is secreted by the bulbo urethral glands and what does it do?

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Thick alkaline mucus, which neutralizes acids and lubricates the tip of the penis

69
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How much semen volume per ejaculation?

70
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What is indicated by low semen volume?

A

Problems with the prostate or seminal glands

71
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How much sperm in a typical ejaculation?

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20-100 million

72
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What percent of sperm is normal / active in a typical ejaculation?

73
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What are 4 components of seminal fluid (the liquid in semen)

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  1. Fructose 2. Prostaglandins 3. Fibrinnogen 4. Enzymes
74
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What is the function of fructose in seminal fluid?

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Provide ‘food’ for sperm

75
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What is the function of prostaglandins in seminal fluid?

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Stimulate muscle contractions in the female and male reproductive tracts

76
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What is the function of fibrinogen in seminal fluid?

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Forms temporary semen clot in the vagina

77
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What are the enzymes found in seminal fluid?

A
  1. Proteases
  2. Seminal plasmin antibiotic protein
  3. Prostatic enzymes
  4. Fibrinolysin
78
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What is the function of proteases in seminal fluid?

A

Dissolve vaginal mucus

79
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What is the function of seminal plasmin antibiotic protein in seminal fluid?

A

Prevent UTI (maybe)

80
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What is the function of prostatic enzymes in seminal fluid?

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Converts fibrinogen to fibrin

81
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What is the function of proteases in fibrinolysin?

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Liquifies clotted semen after 15-30 minutes

82
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What is the tubular organ for intercourse and urination?

83
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What secretes smegma?

A

Preputial glands

84
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What is another word for prepuce?

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