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Chapter 15 Anatomy & Physiology

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carries blood AWAY from the heart   Arteries  
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Carries blood TOWARDS the heart   Veins  
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Connects the smallest arteries to the smallest veins   Capillaries  
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results from the pressure of blood against a weakened area in the wall of an artery.   Aneurysm  
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Veins are sometimes called _________ vessels because of their capacity for storing blood.   Capacitance  
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Results when fluid filters out the capillaries faster then it's absorbed and accumulates in the tissues.   Edema  
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the most important mechanism of capillary exchange.   Diffusion  
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the circulatory system that begins at the left ventricle and involves the circulation of blood though the body.   Systemic  
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the circulatory system that begins at the right ventricle and involves the circulation of blood through the lungs.   Pulmonary  
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unique capillary found in the liver and bone marrow that allows for passage of large substances, such as proteins.   Sinusoid  
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where nutrients, waste, and hormones are transferred between the blood and tissues.   Capillaries  
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Capillaries are called the ________ vessels of the circulatory system.   Exchange  
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They are also called Resistance Vessels.   Arterioles  
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connected to capillaries by short connecting vessels called metarterioles.   Arterioles  
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these arteries carry blood further away from the heart to specific organs and areas of the body.   Distributing Arteries  
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Also know as Muscular arteries.   Distributing Arteries  
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These arteries are smaller in diameter then elastic arteries   Distributing Arteries  
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The body's largest arteries   Conducting Arteries  
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these arteries expand as blood surges into them and recoils when the ventricles relax.   Conducting Arteries  
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they are also known as elastic arteries.   Conducting Arteries  
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the walls of both arteries and veins.   Tunics  
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the innermost layer, is exposed to the blood.   Tunic intima  
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it consists of a simple squamous epithelium called endothelium.   Tunic intima  
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its smooth surface keeps blood flowing freely, without sticking to the vessel wall.   Tunic intima  
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this layer also produces chemicals that causes the blood vessels to dilate or constrict.   Tunic intima  
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known as the middle layer and is the thickest layer.   Tunic Media  
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composed with smooth muscle and elastic tissue, it allows the blood to change diameter   Tunic Media  
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the smooth muscle in this layer is innervated by the autonomic nervous system.   Tunic Media  
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known as the outer layer   Tunic Externa  
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this layer is made of strong, flexible, fibrous connective tissue.   Tunic Externa  
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this layer supports and protects the blood vessel.   Tunic Externa  
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in veins this is the thickest of the three layers   Tunic Externa  
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in arteries, it's usually a little thinner then the middle layer.   Tunic Externa  
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result from a congenital weakness of the vessel wall, trauma, or bacterial infection.   Aneurysm  
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these are the smallest veins and collect blood from capillaries.   Venules  
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have very thin walls, consisting of little more then a few endothelial cells.   Venules  
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they are porous and can exchange fluid with surrounding tissue.   Venules  
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formed by the convergence venules on their route toward the heart.   Medium-sized veins  
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these veins have a thinker, more elastic walls.   Medium-sized veins  
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these veins contain one-way valves.   Medium-sized veins  
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formed from the thin endothelium lining, this veins valves keep blood moving toward the heart and prevent backflow.   Medium-sized veins  
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veins in the legs, which must fight the forces of gravity as they transport blood to the heart.   Medium-sized veins  
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this vein contains the most valves   Medium-sized veins  
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formed by medium-sized veins converge   Large veins  
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these veins have a think tunic externa   Large veins  
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these vessels are composed of only an endothelium and basement membrane.   Capillaries  
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have extremely thin walls through which substances can filter.   Capillaries  
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have very small diameters, barely wide enough for red blood cells to pass.   Capillaries  
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Capillaries are organized into networks called   Capillary beds  
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Capillaries form what is called the ___________.   Microcirculation  
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they are the beginning of each capillary bed and regulates the flow of blood into the network.   Precapillary sphincter  
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a mechanism use by capillaries to release chemicals, including oxygen, glucose, hormones, and nutrients that will be used by surrounding tissues.   Diffusion  
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A mechanism use by capillaries to tale up waste, such as carbon dioxide and ammonia.   Filtration  
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The mechanism used to take up substances that need to be transported to other parts of the body. these include glucose, calcium, antibodies, and hormones.   Filtration  
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the mechanism where water moves in and out of capillaries   Osmosis  
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Diffusion is based on   Concentration  
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Filtration is based on   Pressure  
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Osmosis is based on concentration BUT though a ____________ membrane (the endothelium)   Selectivity Permeable  
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A system of vessels in which blood passes though a capillary network, a large vessel, and then another capillary network before returning to the systematic circulation.   Portal System  
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A natural connection between two vessels   Anastomosis  
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The mechanism that occurs on the arterial side of the capillary bed   Filtration  
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the mechanism that occurs on the Venous side of the capillary bed   Osmosis  
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Provide an alternate route of blood in case a vessel becomes obstructed   Anastomosis  
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The body contains how may major pathways of circulation ?   two  
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Pathway of circulation that begins at the right ventricle and involves the circulation blood through the lungs.   Pulmonary Circulation  
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the pathway of Circulation that begins at the left ventricle and involves circulation of blood through the body.   Systemic Circulation  
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Routes blood to and from the lungs to exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen   Pulmonary Circulation  
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the pathway of circulation that supplies oxygen and nutrients to organs and removes waste   Systemic Circulation  
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Pulmonary circulation starts at the   Right Ventricle  
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In Pulmonary Circulation: Blood from the right ventricle travels to the   Pulmonary Trunk  
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In Pulmonary Circulation: Blood from the Pulmonary Trunk travels to the   Left & Right Pulmonary Arteries  
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In Pulmonary Circulation: Blood from the Right and Left Pulmonary Arteries Travels to the   Lungs  
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In Pulmonary Circulation: Blood From the Lungs travels to the   Right & Left Pulmonary Veins  
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In Pulmonary Circulation: Blood from the Right and left Pulmonary veins travel to the   Left Atrium  
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Pulmonary Arteries carry what kind of blood?   Deoxygenated  
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Pulmonary Veins Carry what kind of Blood?   Oxygenated  
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Pulmonary Circulation is the opposite of what Pathway of circulation?   Systemic Circulation  
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Systemic Circulation is the opposite of what pathway of circulation?   Pulmonary Circulation  
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Systemic Circulation begins in the   Left Ventricle  
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In Systemic Circulation: Blood from the Left ventricle travels to the   Aorta  
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In Systemic Circulation: Blood from the Aorta travels to the   Arteries  
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In Systemic Circulation: Blood from the Arteries travel to the   Arterioles  
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In Systemic Circulation: Blood form the Arterioles travel to the   Capillaries  
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In Systemic Circulation: Blood from the Capillaries travels to the   Veins  
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In Systemic Circulation: Blood from the Veins travels to the   Superior Vena Cava  
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In Systemic Circulation: Blood From the Superior Vena Cava travels to the   Right Atrium  
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The first Artery leave the heart is the   Aorta  
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the left and right coronary arteries branch off of the __________ aorta to supply blood to the myocardium.   Ascending  
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Curves over the heart and turns downward behind the heart, making a inverted "U" shape.   Aortic Arch  
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though its branches, it supplies blood to the head and the right arm.   Brachiocephalic Artery  
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These Arteries extends into the neck   Common Carotid Arteries  
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This Artery supply blood to the left shoulder and upper arm   Left Subclavian Artery  
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The _________ Aorta travels downward dorsal to the heart though the thoracic and abdominal cavities   Descending  
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these Arteries supply blood to the lower pelvis and the leg   Common iliac Arteries  
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The_______ Aorta and it branches, supply the chest wall and organs within the thoracic cavity   Thoracic  
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______ trunk, divides in the gastric artery, the splenic artery, and the hepatic artery.   Celiac  
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The artery that supplies the stomach   Gastric  
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The artery that supplies the Spleen   Splenic  
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the Artery that supplies the Liver   Hepatic  
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the artery that supplies the kidneys   Renal  
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_________ mesenteric Artery, supplies most of the small intestine and part of the colon   Superior  
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_________ mesenteric artery, supplies most of the colon and large intestine   Inferior  
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this artery Supplies blood to the arm   Subclavian  
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the artery that is the continuation of the subclavian artery in the axillary region   Axillary  
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the artery that is the continuation of the axillary artery and the artery most used for routine blood pressure measurement   Brachial  
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the artery that is often palpated to measure a pulse   Radial  
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the arteries that supply the pelvic organs, thighs, and lower extremities   Common Iliac arteries  
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Circle of arteries at the base of the brain   Circle of Willis  
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The _______ jugular vein drains most the blood from the brain.   Internal  
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this vein, at its distal end, is a frequent site for the administration of intravenous fluids   Cephalic Vein  
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the vein that is the most common site for drawing blood   Median Cubital  
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this vein runs behind the knee.   Popliteal  
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this vein drains the liver.   Hepatic  
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this vein is the longest vein in the body   Great Saphenous Vein  
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theses veins, reside near the body's surface, such as veins in the back of the hand   Superficial Veins  
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veins that lie deep, well=protected areas, often alongside bones and their corresponding artery.   Deep Veins  
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the difference in pressure between two structures   Pressure Gradient  
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As the left ventricle contracts, it ejects blood into the aorta, producing a typical, normal pressure of 110mm Hg.   Systolic Pressure  
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When a ventricle Relaxes, the pressure drops to an average of 70mm Hg   Diastolic Pressure  
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Blood pressure consistently higher then 140mm Hg Systolic, over 90mm Hg Diastolic   Hypertension  
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The force the blood exerts against the walls of vessels.   Blood Pressure  
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Measured in mmHg   Blood Pressure  
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Blood Pressure in the pulmonary circulation   Pulmonary BP  
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Blood pressure in the systemic circulation   Systemic BP  
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pressure when the left ventricle contracts. usually 90-120mm Hg   Systolic  
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Pressure when the left ventricle contracts. usually 60-80mm Hg   Diastolic  
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Secreted by the adrenal medulla when the body is under stress   Epinephrine and Norepinphrine  
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Secreted by the adrenal medulla when blood pressure falls   Aldosterone  
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Secreted by the posterior pituitary gland when the water content of the body falls   ADH  
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released by the heart's atria when elevated blood pressure stretches the walls of the heart   ANP  
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The Vasomotor Center is in the   Medulla  
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Vasoconstrictor area sends signals to the__________ nervous system   Sympathetic  
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Vasodilator area sends signals to the __________ Nervous system   Parasympathetic  
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the reduction in the diameter of a vessel   Vasoconstriction  
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increase in the diameter of a vessel   Vasodilation  
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the body's chief vein, which serves to return blood to the heart   Vena Cava  
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Resistance to blood flow resulting from friction of blood against the walls e vessels   Peripheral resistance  
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the area in the medulla of the brain that send impulses to alter blood vessel diameter and therefore blood pressure   Vasomotor Center  
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Muscles that surround the leg Veins and aid in venous return   Skeletal Muscle Pump  
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the process of breathing, also promotes the flow of venous blood in the thoracic and abdominal cavities   Respiratory Pump  
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Stimulates the kidneys to retain sodium   Aldosterone  
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Promotes Vasoconstriction and water retention   ADH  
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stimulates the kidneys to excrete sodium, reducing blood volume   ANP  
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