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1
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The subcutaneous layer…

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Lies under the dermis and consists of a network of blood and nerves

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2
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Horny flat cells are found in the layers of the epidermis. True or false?

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True

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3
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What is herpes simplex also known as…

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Cold sores

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4
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The central part of the hair is called…

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The medulla

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5
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What does the inner root sheath of the hair consist of?

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Henle’s layer, huxley’s layer and cuticle

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6
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The resting stage of the hair cycle is called…

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Telogen

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7
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What is the main blood supply to the hair?

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The dermal papilla

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8
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What causes ingrown hairs?

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Overgrowth of the stratum corneum

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9
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What is the lunula?

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White area at the proximal end of the nail plate

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10
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What is the nail wall?

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The fold of skin overlapping the sides of the nail

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11
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Protecting the end of the fingertip is the function of…

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The free edge

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12
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What gives the nail plate it’s pink appearance?

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Blood vessels

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13
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When the body has an extreme response to an infection, it is known as…

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Sepsis

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14
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What is Onychauxis?

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Excessive thickening of the nail plate

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15
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What is hair made up of?

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Keratin

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16
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What type of skin disease/disorder is folliculitis?

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Bacterial

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17
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What is tinea pedis?

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A fungal infection of the feet

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18
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What is the function of the sebaceous glands?

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To produce sebum

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19
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How is vitiligo recognised?

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By white patches of the skin

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20
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What is the cuticle?

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The name given to the epidermis around the base of the nail plate protecting the matrix

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21
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What is Onychia?

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An infection of the nail fold, causing inflammation around the free edge

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22
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In what place does malignant melanomas usually develop…

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A previous benign mole

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23
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What is the function of the erector pili muscle?

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It helps hold the hair stable in the follicle

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24
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What is desquamation?

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The cells on the surface of the skin are constantly shedding

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25
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How is melanin produced?

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By cells called melanocytes

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26
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Erector pili can be defined as…

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Tiny muscles which are attached to each hair

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27
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Water cannot be absorbed by the skin. True or false?

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True

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28
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Which skin disorder gives a flushed reddened appearance?

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Acne Rosacea

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29
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A complete lack of melanocytes causes…

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Albinism

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30
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Comedones are also known as…

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Blackheads

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31
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The stratum lucidum is also known as…

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A clear layer

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32
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What pigment gives skin its natural colour?

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Melanin

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33
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What is the purpose of collagen in skin?

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To provide strength and elasticity to the skin

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34
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The acid mantle is formed from…

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Sweat and sebum

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35
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What is the normal core body temperature of a healthy human?

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36.8 degrees celsius

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36
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What fatty substance in the skin is converted into vitamin d from uv light?

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Ergosterol

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37
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Provide an example of a congenital skin disorder…

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Psoriasis

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38
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Melanocytes can be found in the epidermis. True or false?

39
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What type of skin disease is impetigo?

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Bacterial infection

40
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Warts can be recognised by…

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Horny tumours on the skin

41
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Ephelides are commonly referred to as…

42
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What layer of the skin is the cell membrane not visible?

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Stratum corneum

43
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What type of tissue is the dermis made of?

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Connective tissue

44
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What do mast cells produce?

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Histamine and heparin

45
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What do eccrine glands secrete?

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Watery sweat

46
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What type of infection is verrucas?

47
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Shingles is also known as…

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Herpes zoster

48
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Ringworm can be referred to as…

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Tinea corporis

49
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What type of skin disorder is a port wine stain?

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Pigmentation

50
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What is dermatitis?

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An inflammation of the skin caused by external factors

51
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Desquamation occurs on which layer of the skin?

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Stratum corneum

52
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Which layer of the skin is the primary site of mitosis?

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Basal layer

53
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A bacterial infection of the pilo sebaceous duct is known as…

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Folliculitis

54
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Urticaria is a pigmentation skin disorder. True or false?

55
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Flat moles are called…

56
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Milia are more commonly referred as…

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Whiteheads

57
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The surface layer of the epidermis is known as…

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Stratum corneum

58
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Cells have a distinct nucleus in which layer of the skin?

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Granular layer

59
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Thrombocytes are specialised cells within the dermis. True or false?

60
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Where is sebum produced?

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Sebaceous glands

61
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Hyperaemia can be defined as…

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When the body becomes hot it causes the skin to flush

62
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Eczema can be recognised by…

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Scaly dry patches with bleeding at points

63
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What type of skin disorder is tinea pedis?

64
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Malignant melanoma is defined as…

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A malignant tumour of the melanocytes

65
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The granular layer is known as…

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Stratum granuolsum

66
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What type of cells are responsible for the production of collagen and elastin?

A

Fibroblasts

67
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The acid mantle controls temperature levels. True or false?

68
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A complete loss of colour on the face and limbs is known as…

69
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Liver spots are also known as…

70
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Chloasma can be recognised by…

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Butterfly mask

71
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Sebum which becomes trapped in a blind duct with no surface opening causes…

A

Whiteheads

72
Q

The prickle cell layer of the skin is known as…

A

Stratum spinosum

73
Q

Where are eccrine sweat glands found?

A

Palms of the hands

74
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Are verruca’s bacterial skin disorders?

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No - viral

75
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Tinea pedis can be recognised by…

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Infections which attach themselves to keratinised structures

76
Q

A birth mark is known as…

77
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Redness of the skin, itching and skin lesions are common symptoms of which skin disorder…

A

Dermatitis

78
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The stratum germinativum is also known as…

A

The basal layer

79
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Inflammation around a hair follicle is known as…

A

Folliculitis

80
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Lentigo can be recognised by…

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Dark patches of pigmentation with a slightly raised appearance

81
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Cell membranes become more visible on which layer of the epidermis?

A

Stratum lucidum

82
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Movement is not one of the functions of the skin. True or false?

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True - absorption, elimination and sensation

83
Q

When the skin becomes too warm it automatically cools itself down by which process…

A

Vasodilation

84
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Impetigo is a contagious skin disorder. True or false?

85
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Broken capillaries are an example of what skin disorder…

86
Q

What layer of the skin contains melanin?

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Stratum germinativum

87
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Tinea pedis is commonly referred to as…

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Athletes foot

88
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Papilloma are more commonly referred to as…

89
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Acne vulgaris is an example of a general skin disorder. True or false?

90
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Urticaria is also known as…

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Nettle rash

91
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A cold sore is also known as…

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Herpes simplex

92
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When the skin is too cold it heats itself up by the process of…

A

Vasoconstriction

93
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What is the pH balance of the skin?

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Between 4.5 and 5.5

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