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Cells

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The basic structural and functional units of the body

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Tissue

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An aggregation if similar cells that perform similar actions

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Organ

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Consists of two or more tissues that work together to perform specific functions

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Organ system

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A group of organs that work together to perform specific system functions

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Body cavities

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Cranial, vertebral, thoracic, abdominopelvic

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Anatomy

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The study of the structure and organization of the body and the study of the relationships of body parts to one anotherr

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Gross anatomy

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The dissection and examination of various parts of the body without magnifying lenses

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Micro anatomy

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Examination of tissues and cells with magnification

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Physiology

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The study of the function of the body and its parts

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Organelle

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A complex of macromolecules acting like a “mini organ” that carries out specific functions within a cell

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Integumentary system

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Skin, hair, nails and associated glands

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Integumentary system functions

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Protects underlying tissues and helps regulate body temperature

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Skeletal system

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Bones, ligaments, and associated cartilages

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Skeletal system functions

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Supports the body protects the organs, stores minerals, is the site of blood production

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Muscular system

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Skeletal muscles and tendons

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Muscular system functions

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Moves the body and body parts and produces heat

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Respiratory system

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Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs

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Respiratory system functions

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Exchanges 02 and CO2 between air and blood in lungs, PH regulation and sound production

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Cardiovascular system

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Blood, heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries

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Cardiovascular system functions

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Transports heat and materials to and from body cells

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Lymphoid system

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Lymph, lymphatic vessels and lymphatic organs and tissues

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Lymphoid system functions

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Collects and cleanses interstitial fluid and returns it to the blood, provides immunity

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Urinary system

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Kidneys, uretors, urinary bladder, and urethra

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Urinary system functions

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Regulates column and composition of blood by forming and excreting urine

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Endocrine system

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Hormone producing glands such as pituitary and thyroid glands

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Endocrine system functions

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Secrets hormones that regulate body functions

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Nervous system

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Brain, spinal cord, nerves and sensory receptors

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Nervous system functions

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Rapidly coordinates body functions and enables learning and memory

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Digestive system

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Mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach intestines, liver,pancreas, gallbladder and associated structures

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Digestive system functions

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Digests food and absorbs nutrients

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Male reproductive system

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Testes, epididymitis, vasa deferentia, prostate, bulbo-urethral glands, seminal vesides and penis

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Male reproductive system functions

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Produces sperm and transmits them to the female vagina during sex

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Female reproductive system

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Ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina and vulva

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Female reproductive system functions

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Produces cocyties, receives sperm, provides intrauterine development of offspring and enables birth of an infant

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35
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Anterior (ventral)

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Toward the front or abdominal surface of the body

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Posterior (dorsal)

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Toward the back of the body

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37
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Superior (cephalic)

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Toward the top/head

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Inferior (caudal)

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Away from top/head

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Medial

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Toward the midline

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Lateral

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Away from the midline

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Parietal

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Pertaining to the outer boundary of body cavaties

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42
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Visceral

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Pertaining to the internal organs

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43
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Superficial

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Toward or on the surface

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44
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Deep

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Away from the surface

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45
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Proximal

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Close to the beggining

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Distal

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Farther from the beggining

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Central

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At or near the center

48
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Perioheral

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External to or away from center

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Axial portion

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Head, neck and trunk

50
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Appendicular portion

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Upper and lower limbs and griddles

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Orbital

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Otic

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Nasal

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Buccal

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Oral

56
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Detoid

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Axillary

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Brachial

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Cubital

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Abdominal

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Antebrachial

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Carpal

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Palmar

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Digital

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Finger, toes

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Genital

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Reproductive organs

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Patellar

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Front of knee

67
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Tarsal

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Cranial

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Facial

70
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Cephalic

71
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Cervical

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Pectoral

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Sternal

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Umbilical

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Coxal

76
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Inguinal

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Pubic

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Above genitalia

78
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Crural

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Pedal

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Verterbral

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Spinal column

81
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Scapular

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Shoulder blade

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Brachial

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Dorsum

84
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Cubital

85
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Lumbar

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Lower back

86
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Sacral

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Between hips

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Gluteal

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Perineal

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Between genitals and anus

89
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Femeral

90
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Popliteal

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Back of the knee

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Plantar

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Transverse

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Divides the body into superior and inferior portions and are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body

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Sagittal plane

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Left and right portions

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Median plane

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Passes through the midline and divides into left and right planes

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Paramedian plane

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Does not pass through the midline

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Frontal(coronal) plane

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Divides into anterior and posterior portions

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Meninges

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Protective membranes lined in cranial cavity and vertical canal

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Serous membranes

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Thin layers of tissue that line the thoracic and abdominopelvic cavaties

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Pleurae

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Serous membrane lining thoracic cavity

100
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Pleural cavity

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Space between parietal and visceral pleurae

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Pericardium

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Membrane surrounding the heart

102
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Pericardial cavity

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Space between the epicardium and parietal pericardium

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Peritoneum

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Membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering abdominal organs

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Peritoneal cavity

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Space between the visceral and parietal peritonea

105
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____quadrants _____ regions

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Palpate

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Auscultate

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Metabolism

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Refers to the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur in the body

109
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Anabolism

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Processes that use energy and nutrients to build complex organic molecules that compose the body

110
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Catabolism

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Processes that release energy and breakdown complex molecules into simpler molecules

111
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5 basic needs

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Food, water, oxygen, body temp, atmospheric pressure

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Homeostasis

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The maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment

113
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Receptor

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Structure that functions to collect information

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Integrating center

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Interprets info and coordinates a response

115
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Effector

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Performing action that is directed by integrating center

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