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ANSC106 - Terms/Things To Know
Vocabulary terms from Animal Science 106; Biology of Companion Animals
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09/11/2008

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Term
Hematoma
Definition
collection of blood outside the vascular system (usually clotted)
Term
Dorsal Recumbancy
Definition
the position of an animal that is laying on its back (like when operating)
Term
Hypothermia
Definition
low body temperature
Term
Bilaterally Symmetrical
Definition
left and right sides are the same
Term
Distal
Definition
further from the point of reference
Term
Proximal
Definition
closer to the point of reference
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Central
Definition
core, middle part, centered
Term
Peripheral
Definition
outer part, away from the center
Term
Lateral
Definition
toward the side, or referring to the side
Term
Medial
Definition
toward the middle, or referring to the middle
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Bilateral
Definition
both sides
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Unilateral
Definition
one side
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Ipsilateral
Definition
the same side
Term
Contralateral
Definition
the opposite side
Term
Nephrectomy
Definition
taking out a kidney
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Rostral
Definition
toward the nose region on the head
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Caudal
Definition
away from the nose region on the head (toward the rest of the body)
Term
Anterior
Definition
front
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Posterior
Definition
rear
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Superior
Definition
above a point of reference
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Inferior
Definition
below a point of reference
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Superficial
Definition
not so deep, closer to the surface
Term
Deep
Definition
by the core or middle of the body, farther from the surface
Term
Integument
Definition
skin, fur, body covering, etc.
Term
Hyperglycemia
Definition
high blood sugar
Term
Thorax
Definition
chest and lungs cavity (under negative pressure)
Term
Edema
Definition
excess collection of fluid in tissue
Term
Efferent
Definition
outgoing
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Afferent
Definition
incoming
Term
Hemostasis
Definition
stoppage of blood
Term
Pus
Definition
dead white blood cells
Term
Leukocytes
Definition
white blood cells
Term
Erythrocytes
Definition
red blood cells
Term
Thrombocytes
Definition
platelets
Term
Thrombocytopenia
Definition
without platelets (or too few)
Term
Hematology
Definition
study of blood
Term
Warfarin
Definition
rat poison sometimes given to people to thin the blood
Term
Lumen
Definition
inner region of any tubular structure
Term
Emulsify
Definition
break down from big pieces to little pieces
Term
Pitting
Definition
finger print impression left in tissue
Term
Enemia
Definition
low level of red blood cells in the blood
Term
Colic
Definition
abdominal pain
Term
Obligate Carnivores
Definition
must have meat in diet
Term
Dehydration
Definition
having low body fluid levels
Term
Hematocrit
Definition
packed cell volume
Term
Gastric
Definition
relating to the stomach
Term
Lipase
Definition
enzyme that breaks down lipids
Term
Endocrine Organs
Definition
make chemicals to release into blood

(e.g. pancrease & liver)
Term
Exocrine Gland
Definition
takes fluid to a free surface

(e.g. salivary & sweat glands)
Term
Cecum
Definition
where fiber is digested in a horse
Term
Orifice
Definition
opening to a body space
Term
Cranial Nerves
Definition
nerves coming from the brain or brain stem, not the spinal cord
Term
Olfactory Nerves
Definition
smell
Term
Optic Nerves
Definition
sight
Term
Trochlear Nerves
Definition
eyelid movement
Term
Oculomotor Nerves
Definition
eyelid movement
Term
"Gall"
Definition
bile
Term
Necropsy
Definition
examination of a dead animal to determine the cause of death
Term
Diaphram
Definition
separates thorax and abdominal cavity (made of muscle)
Term
In Situ
Definition
how something occurs in the natural body
Term
Digestion
Definition
the break down of things into small pieces so the nutrients can be absorbed by the body
Term
Duodenum
Definition
first section of the small intestine
Term
Gluconeogenesis
Definition
making new glucose
Term
Hind-Gut Fermenter
Definition
animal that can take ruffage and get nutrients from it (has a cecum in the large intestine used to break down fiber)
Term
Hormones
Definition
made and released by a cell, diffuses into blood supply and is carried away
Term
Diffusion
Definition
identical molecules that go from an area of high concentration to low concentration
Term
Convection
Definition
the movement of air
Term
Osmosis
Definition
the diffusion of water
Term
Albumin
Definition
hepatic protein that is criticle in keeping water in blood
Term
Hypoalbuminemia
Definition
not enough albumin in the blood
Term
Ascites
Definition
a collection of free water in the abdominal cavity
Term
Weeping Liver
Definition
when the liver releases fluid into the abdominal cavity
Term
Exocrine Secretions
Definition
some gland makes a product that moves out of a duct to a free surface
Term
Gut
Definition
intestine
Term
Hepatocytes
Definition
liver cells
Term
Pyloric Valve
Definition
the valve that controls efferent food movement out of the gastric lumen
Term
Endocrinology
Definition
study of the endocrine system
Term
Endorphins
Definition
chemical relased by the brain to reduce pain
Term
Enteric
Definition
relating to the intestine
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alveolus
Definition
the functioning unit of the lungs (tiny sacs for holding air)
Term
cellulase
Definition
enzyme that digests cellulose
Term
enzyme
Definition
any protein that acts as a catylist
Term
amylase
Definition
enzyme in saliva and pancreatic juice (converts startch to sugar)
Term
hydrolyze
Definition
react with water
Term
Geriatrics
Definition
relating to old people/animals
Term
Chronic
Definition
long running
Term
Acute
Definition
short running
Term
Hypersensitive
Definition
extra sensitive
Term
Volatle Fatty Acid (VFA)
Definition
energy source obtained by bacteria in cecum
Term
Legume
Definition
nitrogen fixation (takes nitrogen and makes proteins)
Term
Insulin: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-pancreas -all body cells -uptake of glucose (decrease of blood glucose)
Term
Vitamin D: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-skin, liver, kidneys -gut (intestine, usually small) -increase CBP (calcium binding protein) production
Term
Gastrin: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-stomach -stomach -increase HCl (hydrochloric acid) production (lowers pH)
Term
CCK (cholecystokinin): Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-intestine (enteric hormone) -gallbladder -stimulates release of bile
Term
IGF (insulin-like growth factors): Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-liver -all body cells -growth
Term
Estrogen: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-ovarian follicles -breast tissue -increased growth -and brain -estrous behavior (heat)
Term
Testosterone: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-testis -muscles -increased growth
Term
Leptin: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-adipocytes (fat cells) -brain -decrease appetite
Term
Adipocytes
Definition
fat cells
Term
Name 3 types of anatomical planes
Definition
Transverse, dorsal, and oblique
Term
___% of the body weight is blood weight
Definition
7
Term
___ pint(s) = ___ pound(s)
Definition
1 pint = 1 pound
Term
If you lose ___% of your blood weight you will be fine.
Definition

10% (or maybe 15%)

Term
___ gallon(s) of blood = ___ pound(s)
Definition
1 gallon = 8.3 pounds
Term

___ gallon = ___ quarts

___ quart = ___ pints

___ pint = ___ cups

 

Definition

1 gallon = 4 quarts

1 quart = 2 pints

1 pint = 4 cups

 

1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups

Term
___ liter(s) = ___ kg
Definition
1 liter = 1 kg
Term
___ gram(s) = ___ mL
Definition

1 gram = 1 mL

Term
___ L = 1 gallon
Definition
3.8 L = 1 gallon
Term
Coronary Arteries/Vein
Definition
arteries/vein that bring blood directly to/from the heart that is used to fuel the heart
Term
The only oxygen poor artery is the ______
Definition
Pulmonary artery
Term
___cc blood = ___mL blood
Definition
1 cc = 1 mL
Term
Which is better to take blood from, veins or arteries?
Definition
veins (because they have lower pressure)
Term
What is different about avian and reptile blood?
Definition

the red blood cells have a nucleus

Term
Plasma makes up ___% of blood
Definition
55%
Term
Erythrocytes make up ___% of blood
Definition
45%
Term
Leukocytes and platelets make up a buffy coat that is ___% of blood
Definition
less than 1%
Term
White blood cells (name 3)
Definition
Leukocytes, neutrophils, and eosinophils
Term
RBC have a life span of how long? and why?
Definition
about 120 days because they have no nucleus
Term
WBC have a life span of how long? and why?
Definition
WBC can live for a long time because they have a nucleus
Term
What does dehydration cause within the blood?
Definition
a high hematocrit (PCV), so there is more blood cells than plasma
Term
6 Nutrient categories
Definition
water, fats, cholesterol, minerals, vitamins, and protein
Term
name a macro mineral
Definition
calcium
Term
Distinguish between essential and nonessential minerals.
Definition
essential come from food, nonessential the body can make
Term
dry dog food is about ___% water
Definition
10%
Term
grass is about ___% water
Definition
80-90%
Term
what percent of air is oxygen?
Definition
21%
Term
what percent of air is nitrogen?
Definition
78%
Term

what percent of air is not oxygen or nitrogen?

(for example, radon)

Definition
1%
Term
Factors that change nutrient requirements: (5 are listed)
Definition
growth, activness, pregnancy, age, sex
Term
1g of fat has ___ times as much energy as 1g of protein or carbohydrates
Definition
2.25 times
Term
Oto
Definition
ear
Term
Otitis externa
Definition
inflammation of the external ear canal
Term
Externa
Definition
external
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Uro
Definition
urinary
Term
Estrous cycles
Definition
changes that occur with the femal reproductive system
Term
Gonad
Definition
reproductive organs
Term
Ovary
Definition
femal gonad (located in the caudal region of the abdominal cavity (or pelvic cavity))
Term

Histology

Definition
study of tissue
Term

Hilus (or mesovarium)

Definition
region of the ovary where all the blood vessels enter
Term
Menopause
Definition
when the ovaries have no more follicles so the female can not longer reproduce (no domestic animals have this)
Term
Follicle
Definition
small cavity or sac
Term
Primordial follicles
Definition
follicles a female is born with (approx. 50,000 per ovary) and no new ones are ever made
Term
Female gamete
Definition
egg
Term
Male gamete
Definition
sperm
Term
Ova/Ooctyes
Definition
egg
Term
Follicular Artresia
Definition
when a follicle dies some where along the path of developing (99% do this)
Term
Ovulation
Definition
rupturing of a follicle (release of an egg)
Term
Corpus Albicans
Definition
white scar tissue that forms from the dead corpus luteum
Term
Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome
Definition
when follicles don't rupture correctly and they collect fluid and swell
Term
Electrocautery
Definition
burning of tissue or follicles as treatment or medical use
Term
Laparscope
Definition
device used to look at things in the inside of the body
Term
Oviduct
Definition
carries egg from ovary (swallows egg)
Term
Preovulatory follicle
Definition
follicle ready to ovulate (also called graafian follicles)
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition
growth beyond normal
Term
Ovariectomy
Definition
the removal of an ovary
Term
Follecular Fluid
Definition
fluid inside a follicle (contains estrogen)
Term
Antrum
Definition
fluid filled space
Term
progesterone
Definition
protein hormone made in the ovary, prepares and maintains the uterus
Term
uterus
Definition
a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females; contains the developing fetus
Term
Gestation
Definition
period during which an embryo develops (pregnacy)
Term
Milk Letdown
Definition
ejection of milk
Term
Lactation
Definition
production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands
Term
Congenital Defect
Definition
disease or defect present at birth
Term
Copulation
Definition
mating
Term
Serosa
Definition
outside of a uterus
Term
name the types of follicles in the ovary
Definition
primordial, primary, secondary, and tertiary
Term
Peritonium
Definition
a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera (internal organs collectively)
Term
Ovarian Bursa
Definition
fat covered peritonial lining that completely encloses the ovary in dogs
Term
Lutenizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimluating Hormone (FSH): Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-anterior pituitary gland -follicle -increases follicular growth and stimulates ovulation
Term
Horse gestation period length
Definition
11 months
Term
Dog/Cat gestation period length
Definition
60-62 days (2 months)
Term
Progesterone: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-ovary -uterus: stops contraction(prepares for pregnancy -brain: calms (not in heat) -breasts: preparation for milk production
Term
Oxytocin: Name the tissue of origin, the target tissue, and the response of target tissue.
Definition
-posterior pituitary gland -uterus: increase contractions -mammary gland: milk ejection
Term
Lactose
Definition
milk sugar
Term
"ad libitum"
Definition
without advance preparation (as it comes)
Term
Parturition
Definition
the process of giving birth
Term
Dystocia
Definition
difficulty in giving birth
Term
Pyometra
Definition
pus in the uterus
Term
Pseudocyesis
Definition
false pregnancy
Term
Salpingitis
Definition
inflammation of the uterine tube
Term
Hydrosalpinx
Definition
collection of serous fluid in the uterine tube
Term
Anestrus
Definition
without estrus
Term
Winking Vulva
Definition
when a mare is in heat and "winks" her vulva at the male
Term
Foal heat
Definition
10 days after giving birth a mare may come into heat again
Term
Spontaneous Ovulator
Definition
any animal that will ovulate without external influence
Term
Induced Ovulator
Definition
any animal that will not ovulate unless they are mated
Term
Uteter
Definition
brings urine from each kidney to the bladder
Term
Urethra
Definition
passage way for the urine starting at the bladder and ending at the external surface of the animal
Term
Prostate
Definition
surrounds the urethra in males
Term
Benighn
Definition
not cancerous
Term
Accessory Sex Gland
Definition
exocrine gland that makes fluid for semen
Term
Epididymus
Definition
stores sperm and helps them mature
Term
Semen
Definition
sperm and fluid from accessory sex glands
Term
Os Penis
Definition
bone in the penis that is not connected to any other bone (in dogs)
Term
Bulbis Glandis
Definition
swells during copulation
Term
Vas Deferens
Definition
tube that brings sperm from testis to urethra
Term
Leydig cells
Definition
make testosterone
Term
Seminiferous Tubules
Definition
where sperm is made
Term
Vascular Shunting
Definition
stoppage of blood flowing out of something
Term
Puberty
Definition
the time when the first gamete is released into the duct system
Term
Cyrptorchidism
Definition
when a testis does not extend into the scrotum
Term
Chromosomes
Definition
contain genetic information
Term
Haploid
Definition
count of single chromosomes (half of each pair)
Term
Diploid
Definition
two chromosomes (full pair)
Term
Locus
Definition
the specific site of a particular gene on its chromosome
Term
Allele
Definition
specific DNA sequence on a locus
Term
Meiosis
Definition
cell division into nuclei with half of the genetic material (this forms a gamete)
Term
Mitosis
Definition
cell division into nuclei with the same number of chromosomes
Term
Homozygote
Definition
alleles are the same
Term
Heterozygote
Definition
alleles are different
Term
No Dominance
Definition
neither allele is dominant (visible traits are a combination)
Term
Pleiotrophy
Definition
one locus affects two or more phenotypes
Term
Klinefelter's Syndrome
Definition
having at least 2 X chromosomes and 1 Y chromosome
Term
Phenotype
Definition
what something looks like because of its specific genes
Term
Overdominance
Definition
heterozygote is over expressed
Term
Pig anestrus period
Definition
4 days
Term
# of human chromosomes (diploid number)
Definition
23 pairs
Term
what 2 color pattern traits are sex linked to females in cats?
Definition
calico and tortoiseshell
Term
what is different(from humans) about chromosome combinations in birds, butterflies, and reptiles?
Definition
in the human, the female is XX and the male is XY. In birds, butterfiles, and reptiles, the male is WW and the female is W_
Term
Autosomes
Definition
non-sex determining chromosomes
Term
Epistasis
Definition
the interaction of alleles between loci
Term
Dihybrid
Definition
Double heterozygote
Term
Points
Definition
tips of the paws, ears, nose, tail, etc.
Term
Karyotype
Definition
the appearance of the chromosomal makeup of a somatic cell
Term
Centromere
Definition
a specialized condensed region of each chromosome where the chromatids are held together
Term
metacentric
Definition
centromere is somewhere near the middle
Term
acrometric
Definition
centromere is somewhere near the top
Term
robertsonian translation
Definition
acrocentric chromosomes link to make metacentric ones
Term
linkage
Definition
how close/far the loci are on the chromosomes
Term
albino
Definition
absence of any pigment in the body
Term
what trisomy does a super male have?
Definition
XYY
Term
genetic red in labrador retrievers has what phenotypic coat color?
Definition
yellow
Term
what is the difference in nose color between genotypic red and yellow labs?
Definition
true yellow labs have brown noses, genotypic red have black noses
Term
environmental effects cause what in siamese cats?
Definition
cold = more brown
warm = less brown
Term
a mule has how many chromosomes?
Definition
63
Term
piebald spotting
Definition
big blotches of color
Term
what is characteristic of a tobiano horse
Definition
it has an all white back
Term
what is characteristic of an ovaro horse?
Definition
it has color over its back with white extending down the flanks
Term
Hardy-Weinburg Assumptions (5 total)
Definition
-large population -no mutation -no migration -mating is random -all genotypes are equally fit for mating
Term
what changes gene frequency? (4 total)
Definition
-random chance -selection -migration -mutation
Term
prions
Definition
misfolded proteins
Term
autoclaves
Definition
chambers put under high pressure and temperature for sterilization
Term
hyperthyroidism
Definition
thyroid is too inactive
Term
name 4 types of pathogens
Definition
-bacteria -fungi -viruses -prions
Term
physiological saline
Definition
0.9% sodium chloride (isotonic)
Term
cats usually get _____thyroidism
Definition
hyperthyroidism
Term
tissue typing
Definition
looking at MHC (major histocompatability complex) to find the best match
Term
apoptosis
Definition
programmed cell death
Term
name 3 lymphocytes
Definition
-B cells -T cells -NK cells
Term
name 3 granulocytes
Definition
-neutrophils -eosinophils -basophils
Term
macrophage
Definition
large-eater
Term
all blood cells are made where?
Definition
in bone marrow
Term
atrophy
Definition
decreasing in size
Term
mediastinum
Definition
thoracic cavity between the lungs
Term
two most common degenerate diseases in dogs are
Definition
-hip displaysia -junvenile cataracts
Term
autoimmune diseases
Definition
immune system starts attacking self
Term
artifacts
Definition
man-mad damage (to microscope slides)
Term
biconcave
Definition
thinner in the middle because both sides slope inward
Term
neutrophil
Definition
first white blood cell to act when there is an injury
Term
drain field
Definition
tissue from where lymph drains to a lymph node
Term
intussusception
Definition
the telescoping of the intestine into itself
Term
ratio: ____ RBCs to ____ WBC
Definition
1000 RBCs to 1 WBC
Term
antigen
Definition
any substance that stimulates the production of antibodies
Term
hematopoiesis
Definition
the formation of blood cells
Term
innate immunity
Definition
immunity had since birth
Term
extravasation (or diapedesis)
Definition
going from a vessel to the surrounding tissue
Term
vaccinology
Definition
study of vaccines
Term
modified live vaccines
Definition
whole viruses or treated (weakened) bacteria
Term
killed vaccines
Definition
disease agent is killed
Term
subunit vaccines
Definition
manufactured by extracting components of disease agent
Term
killer t-cells
Definition
release lymphotoxins which cause cells to lyse (rupture)
Term
helper t-cells
Definition
direct the immune response
Term
memory t-cells
Definition
recognize and respond to pathogens from memory
Term
memory t-cells
Definition
recognize and respond to pathogens from memory
Term
neutrophils
Definition
most prevalent white blood cell (phagocytic cell)
Term
memory cells
Definition
B and T cells have divisions that are memory cells which remember previously encountered antigens
Term
lysozyme
Definition
enzyme found in saliva, tears, and sweat, that fight bacteria
Term
normal flora
Definition
bacteria that live in and on the body that are not harmful to us
Term
chemotaxis
Definition
phagocytic cells travel through tissue toward what chemicals it detects
Term
compliment
Definition
protein found in blood (made in liver) that helps the immune system
Term
B-lymphocytes that are called plasma cells make what?
Definition
antibodies
Term
B-lymphocytes that make antibodies are called what
Definition
plasma cells
Term
aquired immunity
Definition
immunity through vaccination
Term
what shaped molecules are antibodies?
Definition
Y-shaped
Term
hypothalmus
Definition
body's thermostat (located below the thalmus)
Term
5 heat-transfer mechanisms
Definition
-conduction -covection -radiation -evaporation -condenstation
Term
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Definition
lowest metabolic rate at homeostasis
Term
average core body temp. of a dog
Definition
101
Term
conduction
Definition
flow of heat through solid objects
Term
convection
Definition
heat transfer to/from flowing medium
Term
which color absorbs radiation the best?
Definition
black
Term
radiation
Definition
electromagnetic waves
Term
evaporation
Definition
the phase change of water from liquid to vapor
Term
panting
Definition
rapid in/out of air over main airways causing a loss of heat due to evaporation
Term
what % of a dog's body weight is water?
Definition
70%
Term
good conductor = ____ insulator
Definition
poor insulator
Term
high humidity = _____ evaporation
Definition
low evaporation
Term
heat stress
Definition
body losing too much heat in relation to how much it's gaining
Term
what causes fever?
Definition
white blood cells
Term
endogenous pyrogen
Definition
causes elevated body temp (and is within the body)
Term
interleukin 1
Definition
chemical released by WBC to hypothalmus to increase body temp. (IL-1)
Term
factors that play on: Conduction
Definition
-temp differential -surface area -material
Term
factors that play on: convection
Definition
-temp differential -surface area -(wind) speed
Term
factors that play on: radiation (solar)
Definition
-color -"see" surface -temp. differential -distance
Term
factors that play on: evaporation
Definition
-surface area -humidity
Term
Vasoconstriction
Definition
blood vessels decrease their diameter
Term
vasodilation
Definition
blood vessels increase their diameter
Term
co dominance = ___________
Definition
no dominance or additive gene action
Term
what is needed for thyroid funtion?
Definition
idoine
Term
muscles add what?
Definition
heat
Term
"ad libitum" feeding
Definition
free choice food
Term
tapetum
Definition
layer behind the retina (reflects light back into the retina to aid in seeing in minimal light conditions)
Term
water molecule size
Definition
0.1 nm
Term
glucose size
Definition
1 nm
Term
antibody size
Definition
10nm
Term
virus size
Definition
100nm
Term
bacteria size
Definition
1000nm
Term
blood cell size
Definition
10,000nm
Term
goiter
Definition
hypertrophy of the thyroid gland usually due to an inefficiency of iodine
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