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M 1 - A1.

Scientific Method: WHILE-LAB The compound microscope which is commonly


used in any Biological Science course, is
Scientific Method has the following steps: composed of parts that are classified into three (3),
these are the Mechanical Parts, which are the
 Observation. This is with the use of the senses metal parts that make up the entire
to notice something. It is something that tickles microscope; Illuminating Parts, that are very
the mind and leads to asking questions. important in the supply of light; and the Optical
 Identification of the Problem. This a question Parts, which are the magnifying parts of the
which is related to the observation. microscope.
 Formulation of the Hypothesis. It is
considered as a tentative answer to the The Mechanical Parts:
problem, since its validity has to be tested and
verified. 1. Base. Is the "foot" to support the entire
 Experimentation. This is designed to know the microscope.
validity of the hypothesis. This can be done in 2. Pillar. Is the part that connects the base to the
the laboratory room with the use of laboratory other parts of the microscope.
materials, but this is not always the case, 3. Inclination Joint. It is a screw at the sides of
because a simple interview with concerned the pillar that is used to tilt the microscope.
individuals can be considered a form of 4. Arm. Is a curve part at one side of the
experiment. microscope, connecting its upper parts, which
 Conclusion. This is the result pf the are the optical parts, and the lower parts, which
experiment. It confirms the validity of the are the illuminating parts. This is also
hypothesis, which determines whether it is considered as the handle used in carrying the
accepted or not. It is therefore considered as microscope.
the correct answer to the problem. 5. Stage. This is a platform that serves as the
area where the slide with the specimen to be
10 Tips on Microscope Care: studied is placed. It is provided with Stage
Clips to hold the slide in placed or
1. Handle the microscope with care a Caliper which is a mechanism to hold and
2. Keep lenses clear of slides move the slide to any directions.
3. Clean after using 6. Body Tube. The bigger cylindrical tube that
4. Cover when not in use gives a considerable distance between the
5. Look after the bulb ocular and the objectives.
6. Store in a clean dry place 7. Draw Tube. Smaller tube above the body tube,
7. Use only special lens paper or wipes in holding the ocular.
cleaning 8. Dustshield. A circular structure that protects
8. Keep the user’s manual ad wrenches in a safe the objectives from the accumulation of dust
place particles.
9. Perform a maintenance check 9. Revolving Nosepiece. Just below the
10. Have the microscope serviced professionally. dustshield where the objectives are attached. It
allows easy shifting of the objective lens.
One of the most important instruments in all 10. Coarse Adjustment Knobs. These are the
Biological Science courses is the microscope. It is bigger knobs that are located at the sides of the
a specialized optical instrument designed to arm, either at its upper part or lower part. It is
examine small structures that are not seen by the used to move the body tube or the stage up
naked eyes. and down to achieve the general image of the
specimen during initial focusing with the Low
Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was one of Power Objective.
11. Fine Adjustment Knobs. Is the smaller knob
those microscopists who made the first simple and
which is used when focusing under the High
single-lensed microscope. With his microscope, he
was able to isolate and observe various organisms Power Objective or Oil Immersion Objective.
from different water sources, human mouth and,
intestine, in which he identified them as "very little
animalcules".
The Illuminating Parts: M2 - A1. The Animal Cell: PRE-LAB

1. Mirror. This functions to gather the amount of


light needed in microscopy. It is located just Cells
below the stage, and it has two (2) surfaces,
the flat or the plane mirror which is used with
the natural sunlight or daylight as source of
illumination, and the concave surface with the
use of artificial light or fluorescent lamp.
2. Substage:
o Iris Diaphragm. This is for the regulation of
All living things are made of cells! Learn
light. how they work and what they are made of! Cell
o Abbe Condenser. This is for the organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria,
concentration of light to the specimen. chloroplasts, ribosomes, lysosomes and many more can
be found here. You'll be amazed at what happens in
The Optical or Magnifying Parts: each of your cells!

1. Ocular or Eyepiece. This magnifies the "Why do you think the cell is considered as the
secondary image of the specimen and it has “basic structural and functional unit of life?” . . .
magnifying power ranging from 5X to 15X. This
is held by the draw tube. The cell is the smallest part in an organism’s body
2. Objective Lens. Magnify the primary image of and that it is capable and responsible in performing
the specimen. They are held by the revolving all the biological processes that living things need
nosepiece. for survival.
3. Low Power Objective. Magnifies the general
parts or the entire image of the specimen. It has It was discovered by Robert Hooke in 1665, when
a magnifying power of 5X - 10X. he examined the corks of plants and observed tiny
4. High Power Objective. Magnifies the detailed boxes which described as like the rooms in
parts of the specimen, and has a magnifying monastery and called them “cell”.
power ranging from 40X to 60X. In the study of the cell, which is the science
5. Oil Immersion Objective. This is used when of cytology, the cell is known for having 3 Main
examining bacteria or any other Parts, these are the: (1) Cell Membrane, (2)
microorganisms. It has a magnifying power Cytoplasm, and (3) Nucleus.
ranging from 90X to 1000X, It is used with
cedarwood oil. The cell membrane is the envelope of the cell
which gives shape, and serves as a covering and
6. The main function of the microscope is to protective agent of the cell. It is a semi-permeable
magnify the image of a very small object or membrane that controls the molecules that may go
specimen, which refers to into and out of the cell. In addition to the cell
as magnification, and this is the number of membrane, plants cell have cell wall that gives
times the actual size of the specimen is support and strength.
enlarged. So that, the Total
Magnification of the microscope is The cytoplasm is the intracellular environment
determined by the magnifying power of the which contains the organelles which are tiny
ocular and the objective lens used, with this structures responsible in performing important
formula: metabolic activities. These organelles are the:
7. TO = MOC X MOB
 Centrioles in centrosomes that are for the
8. where: TO = Total Magnification formation of spindle fibers which are essential
in cell division. These are present only in animal
9. MOC = Magnification of the cells.
Ocular Lens  Chloroplast which is present only in plants.
This contains the green pigment,
10. MOB = Magnification of the called chlorophyll, essential in the process of
Objective Lens photosynthesis.
 Endoplasmic reticulum which is considered inorganic compounds needed by the organelles to
as the “circulatory system of the cell”, which carry the metabolic properties of the cell.
is of two(2) types, these are the rough ER
(rER) and smooth ER (sER). The rough ER is The organic compounds in the cytoplasm include
lined with ribosomes, so that it is for the the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Whereas,
distribution of proteins, while the smooth ER is the inorganic compounds are water, carbon
for the transportation of other materials, such dioxide, minerals and electrolytes.
as carbohydrates and lipids.
 Golgi complex known as the packaging plant
and secretory vesicle of the cell. It collects
materials from the different organelles and
disposed them off via secretory vesicles which
are formed at the cell membrane.
 Lysosomes which are known as the “suicide
sacs” that secrete lysozymes for digestion.

 Mitochondria is the “powerhouse of the


cell”, because it is responsible in the
production of Adenosine Triphosphate
(ATP), as the energy source.
 Ribosomes are spherical bodies for protein
synthesis.
 Vacuoles are for the storage of materials. Inorganic
Functions / Significance
Usually at the center of the cell is a more or less
Compounds
rounded structure, the nucleus, which is
considered the “brain of the cell”. Its content is  Lubricant and cushion
called the nucleoplasm which is enclosed by a  Mechanism to maintain
double membrane lining, the nuclear body temperature
membrane. In the nucleus are
 Water  Component of liquid
the chromosomes that contain the genetic
materials, DNA, and a spherical body called mixtures
the nucleolus, which is for the production of  Roles in chemical
ribosomes. reactions
M2 - A2. Physicochemical Properties of the Cell:
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 Important in the body
Why is the cytoplasm considered as the “living
substance of the cell”? . . .
Examples:
The cell is considered as a system with mixture of
many different substances, whose mutual  Salts -Bile salts: breakdown fats
interactions result in the varied phenomena that we
relate it with life. -Calcium phosphate salts:
forms the mineral
The physicochemical properties of the cell is not
only about its structural attributes and chemical contents of teeth and
components, but it also refers to how they make up bones
for the behavior of the cell and affect its functions.
 Dissociate in water into
The intracellular environment of the cell refers to electrolytes
the cytoplasm which is composed of the jelly-  Acids and
like cytosol, a water-based solution that serves as
the ground substance to where the organelles are Bases They can very much
suspended. It also contains the organic and change the properties of
the solutions in which they
are dissolved
M2 - A3. Cell Division: WHILE-LAB
Cell Division is a process by which the cell divides
and produces new ones, the daughter cells. This is The types of epithelial tissue are based from the
a basic process in all living things which is number of cell layers and type of cell shape. As
important for the maintenance of the genome, to number of cell layers, epithelial tissue can
reproduction, growth and replacement of worn out be simple with only one layer of cells,
cells. and stratified if it has more than one layer of cells.
Whereas, as to cell shape, there are three types,
There are four stages of Mitosis, these are: these are squamous, cuboidal and columnar. So,
the types of epithelial tissue are:
 Prophase.
o At first, chromosomes are observed as 2. Connective Tissues
long, thin and coiled filaments,
called chromatids. Then eventually they Connective tissues are known for tissues
become short and thick with two identical that bind and support other tissues and organs.
strands held by the centromere. What makes them different from other tissues is
o The nuclear membrane disintegrates and their having a ground substance, called
the nucleolus disappears. the extracellular matrix, to where their other
o Centrioles in the centrosomes move structures, such as cells and fibres, are suspende
toward the opposite poles forming
the asters that become the spindle fibers.
 Metaphase.
The various types of connective tissue are:
o Centromeres of the chromosomes are
attached to the spindle fibers and aligned at
the equator of the cell.
 Anaphase. 3. Vascular Tissues
o Separation of the chromosomes moving to
the opposite poles. Vascular tissues refer to the blood. In some
 Telophase. references, this is included as one of the types of
o Cleavage furrow is formed to divide the connective tissue, because it also has extracellular
cytoplasm and produce the two daughter matrix. However, it has been extracted from
cells. connective tissue, because other authors or
o Nuclear scientists have differentiated its matrix as in liquid
membrane and nucleolus reappear. form, which is the plasma, from the jelly-like of the
o Chromosomes are again long and connective tissue. Also, these vascular tissues are
threadlike. not for binding of various tissues or organs, but
they are mainly for the transportation of
M2 - A4. The Animal Tissues: WHILE-LAB-2 materials within the body.

Tissues are groups of similar or different cells, The vascular tissues are:
performing definite function.
There are 5 main types of tissue, these are: 4. Muscular Tissues
1. Epithelial Tissues Muscular tissues are mainly for contraction to
create movement. They are mainly composed
Epithelial tissues are usually located at the external
of muscle filaments for contraction, these are
parts of the body or at surfaces lining organs or
the actin and myosin.
cavities. Thus, they are mainly to cover and
protect, but other functions are absorption, They are classified according to location, structure
secretion and excretion. and action. As to location, they are identified as
(1) cardiac muscles for the heart muscles,
Basically, they are made up of tightly packed
(2) skeletal muscles referring to those that are
cells held together by a connective tissue,
attached to bones, and (3) visceral muscles of the
the basement membrane. The free apical edge
internal organs. According to structures, there two
or surface of the tissue is opposite the basement
types, these are (1) striated, which are long
membrane where the cells have no attachment.
filaments with dark and light bands, and
(2) unstriated or smooth which are spindle- II. Skin. This is mainly for protection. In
shaped without striations. For the types as amphibians, it is important in the process of
to action or function, these are (1) voluntary, with respiration and water absorption.
controlled action, and (2) involuntary with
uncontrolled action. It has two(2) main layers, the:

A. Epidermis, which is the outer layer, and it


is composed of the following sub-layers:
5. Nervous Tissues
They are for the conduction of impulses. They 1. Stratum corneum is the outermost or
are mainly made up of cell most superficial layer of the organ. This
body and processes. The two types is made up of squamous cells that
of processes are the axon, that carry impulses undergo molting or ecdysis, which is
away from the cell body, and the dendrite that the shedding off of the skin.
carry impulses toward the cell body. 2. Stratum germinativum or also known
as the Stratum Malpighi, contains
M2 - A5. Organs: WHILE-LAB mitotic columnar cells that are actively
dividing, producing new cells. It is also
Organs are formed by groups of tissues that where the chromatophores for
perform definite functions. These are specifically pigmentation are found.
studied in the field of biological science
called organology. B. The dermis is the inner layer, which is also
Here, you are going to examine the composed of two(2) sub layers, these are:
different Organs of the Frog, and identify their
structures and functions. 1. Stratum laxum or Stratum
spongiosum is a layer of connective
I. Blood Vessels. These are the circulatory tubes tissue. It is where the cutaneous glands
that are for the passageway of blood. are located, which are the mucus
gland that produces slimy materials to
keep the skin moist, and the poison
gland that secretes an alkaloid, itchy
material for the protection of the animal.
2. Stratum compactum is the innermost
layer of the frog's skin that has compact
connective tissue fibers.

III. The two(2) main Organs of the Gastro-


Intestinal Tract:
2. A. Stomach. This is a J-shaped organ
The wall of these blood vessels is composed where partial digestion of food takes place.
basically of the following layers: It has internal folds that aid in the process of
digestion, these are known as rugae.
1. Tunica adventitia which is also called Tunica 3. B. Small Intestine. Is a long tube for the
externa, is the outermost layer and made up of final digestion of food and absorption of
loose connective tissue. water. Its internal folds are called villi.
2. Tunica media is the thickest middle layer, with
smooth muscles.
3. Tunica intima or Tunica interna is the
innermost layer that contains elastic fibers and
smooth muscles.
4. Endothelium is the layer lining the lumen, which
is the central cavity of the vessel. This is composed
of a single layer of squamous cells.
IV. Liver. This is the largest gland of the body. It VI. Reproductive Organs. These are
secretes bile which is an enzyme for the the gonads that function in the production
emulsification of fats. It is composed of polygonal of gametes or sex cells and sex hormones.
cells that are separated by spaces,
called sinusoids or blood capillaries. The cavities A. Ovary. This is the female gonad which is for the
in the organ are the: production of egg cells and female sex hormones,
the estrogen and progesterone. It is suspended to
1. Blood vessels. Biggest among the spaces, the dorsal body wall by its mesentery,
with different sizes. the mesovarium, and covered by the outer
2. Bile ducts. Small cavities lined with cuboidal
layer, Theca externa and inner layer, Theca
cells. interna.
3. Arterioles. Thick-walled, small cavities.
4. Bile capillaries. Smallest cavities with fewer
cuboidal cells.

Also, the organ is composed of irregular pinkish


structures as pigment granules.

B. Testes. The male gonad is made up of


numerous, seminiferous tubules which are
composed of blood vessels, nerves, and interstitial
cells, called the cells of Leydig, for the production
V. Kidney. This is the main excretory organ which and development of the male gametes, the sperm
functions as the disposal agent for nitrogenous cells and male hormones, the testosterone. This
waste. It is a bean-shaped organ which is filled with is covered by the outer visceral peritoneum, and
cavities or spaces, that are identified as: inner Tunica albuginea, and it is supported by its
mesentery, the mesorchium.
1. Mesonephric duct or Wolffian duct. This is
located at the sides of the kidney, with a lumen
lined with epithelial cells.
2. Renal Portal Vein. It is a space filled with red
blood cells
3. Uriniferous Tubules. These are cavities lined
with cuboidal cells.
4. Bowman's Capsule. These contain a ball of
capillaries, called glomerulus.
VII. Spinal Cord. This is enclosed in the vertebral
column which is composed of nerves that carry
messages from the brain to the different parts of the
body and vice versa. It is composed of
the following parts:

1. Canalis centralis. This is the central canal


which is lined with simple columnar epithelium,
called ependymal cells.
2. Two(2) Layers:
o Dura mater: Outer layer
o Pia mater: Inner layer
3. Two(2) Central Areas:
o White matter: Outer
o Gray matter: Inner part which contains
nerve cells and neuroglia cells. The dorsal Anatomical Terms
part is with the slender extensions, called
the dorsal horns, wheres the ventral part is  Anterior, Cephalic or Cranial -the front or
with the broad extensions, called head end
the ventral horns with stellate motor cells.  Posterior or Caudal -the hind or tail end
4. Two(2) Septa:  Medial -at or near the middle or midline of a
o Ventral Septum: Is the ventral fissure
body or organ
 Lateral -the side of a body (right and left
which is the broader surface with blood
sides)
vessels, called as the ventral spinal artery.  Dorsal -the back, upper side, or upper part
o Dorsal Septum: Is a narrower dorsal  Ventral -the belly, lower side, or lower part
fissure.  Central -the part nearest the middle
 Peripheral -the part nearest the surface
 Proximal -near the main mass of the
body/point of attachment
 Distal -away from the main mass of the
body/point of attachment
 Superior -above
 Inferior –below

Anatomic Axes

 Longitudinal Axis -anterior-posterior axis


 Dorso-ventral Axis -up/down axis
 Left-Right Axis

M3 - Overview and Learning Objectives


Anatomic Planes
M3 - Organ Systems
 Sagittal plane / Sagittal section -a cut in this
M3 - A1. Anatomical Terms, Planes and Axes:
plane; longitudinal section through the median
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and left halves
 Parasagittal section -section to one side of the
midline, separates right and left portions of
unequal size
 Frontal plane / Frontal section -a cut in this
plane; longitudinal section made at right angles
to a sagittal section
 Transverse plane / Transverse section or Neck - extension of the head; no associated
Cross section -a cut in this plane; any section coelom
made through and at right angles to the
longitudinal axis *usually absent in fishes and amphibians
3. Tail - extends beyond the anus/vent; comprise of
M3 - A2. Frog's External Parts and Functions:
body-wall muscles, axial skeleton, nerves and
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blood vessels
*present in the vertebrate embryo but may be
absent in some adult vertebrates
4. Appendages - two pairs (Forelimbs and
Hindlimbs) are connected to the trunk
*may be lost or vestigial in some vertebrates
such as snakes and lizards

M3 - A3. Frog's Skeletal System: WHILE-LAB

Frog’s body form possesses a distinct shape and


proportions that give them an advantage in
inhabiting both land and water.
Its body is divided into head and trunk; there is
no neck and tail. The brain and the sense organs
are contained within the head. On the other hand,
most of the internal organs or viscera occupying
one cavity, that is the coelom or abdominal
cavity are in the trunk.
Each forelimb and hindlimb is made up of three
segments but differ in terms of size.
In this activity, you will learn the different external
parts of the frog and the differences between the
male frog and female frog.

Body Regions Support of the frog’s body is provided by


a framework that includes cartilage and bone.
1. Head - situated “ahead”; contains the brain and
the sense organs The long axis of the frog’s skeletal system is
formed by the skull at the tip followed by
2. Trunk - where the body cavity or coelom is
the vertebral column and sternum. Resembling
found, this encloses the internal organs or viscera
an inverted Y is the long axis mentioned earlier
and the two hind limbs attached to the pelvic A very similar structure and function is notable in
girdle. On the other hand, the the digestive system of frogs and humans. Length
short forelimbs connected to the pectoral of the tube is primarily the difference which has
girdle, makes a V shape. This basic design of the something to do with the size and nature of the
frog’s skeleton tends to be similar with that of the food ingested.
human skeleton.
The digestive tract or alimentary canal is
M3 - Activity 4. Frog's Muscular System: While-lab differentiated into 4 regions. Mouth or oral
cavity together with esophagus serves as the
M3 - Activity 4. Muscular System of the Frog reception region wherein digestion and swallowing,
respectively, occurs. Stomach is referred to as
storage region because it basically stores partially
digested food but it also takes part in digestion.
Digestive and absorption region is the role of
the small intestine, here the two segments
namely duodenum and ileum have their
respective functions. Finally, excretion and water
absorption region is the large intestine. The
undigested materials move to the cloaca and into
the anus.
Attached to the digestive tract are two digestive
glands, the liver and the pancreas that also
contributes in digestion through their secretions.

M3 - Activity 6. Frog's Respiratory System: While-lab

Frogs share a similar arrangement of muscles with M3 - Activity 6. Respiratory System of the Frog
other tetrapods as well as man.
This arrangement is actually parallel with the
skeletal system. It is organized as Cranial
musculature (Extrinsic eyeball muscles, Jaw and
pharyngeal muscles) and Post cranial
musculature (Axial muscles and Appendicular
muscles).
Feeding and breathing is associated with cranial
musculature while the one that defines
the animal’s posture and move the
appendages is the post cranial musculature.

M3 - Activity 5. Frog's Digestive System: While-lab

M3 - Activity 5. Digestive System of the Frog


Adult frog when it stays on land, utilizes
the lungs, a pair of soft, simple and sac-like organs
for gas exchange (O2 and CO2). Other components
of the respiratory system are the nasal
chamber (with external or anterior nares and
internal or posterior nares), oral cavity, pharynx,
larynx, bronchus, and lungs.
The respiratory system is also involved in sound
production (vocalization). Vocal sacs that are
found in most male frogs are capable of producing
sounds that help the animal to announce its
presence and possibly attract a sexual partner.
The thin, soft and moist skin also functions for gas Solid and liquid parts made up the frog
exchange when the frog is in water. blood. Plasma is the liquid part that contains the
solid components - erythrocytes, leucocytes and
thrombocytes.
M3 - Activity 7. Frog's Circulatory System: M3 - Activity 7. While-lab (Part 2)
While-lab
M3 - Activity 7. Circulatory System of the Frog

The circulatory system includes the blood


described as a moving fluid that carries oxygen and
eliminates carbon dioxide, movement of the blood
in a series of vessels (arteries, veins and
capillaries) is possible through a muscular pumping
organ, that is the heart.
The frog heart has a pericardium as its covering,
found within the pericardial cavity that is inside the
abdominal cavity. It has three chambers - 2 upper
chambers called right atrium and left atrium and
one lower chamber, referred to as ventricle.
M3 - Activity 8. Frog's Excretory System: While- Gonads or reproductive organs and its
lab accessory parts and ducts comprise
the reproductive system. Formation of ova and
M3 - Activity 8. Excretory System of the Frog sperm and production of hormones are linked with
this system.
The female frog’s reproductive system has a
pair of ovaries that is attached to the body wall, and
also a pair of oviducts or fallopian tubes located
laterally in the abdomen. Oviducts have an
anterior opening (Ostium) and an enlarged
posterior end (Ovisac).
The male frog’s reproductive system includes
the testes, accessory glands and ducts. The
channel for the release of urine, egg and sperm is
the cloaca.

M3 - Activity 10. Frog's Nervous System: While-lab

M3 - Activity 10. Nervous System of the Frog

Excretory system and reproductive systems are


closely related in both structure and function, that
is why they can be called collectively as Urogenital
system.
Kidneys, accessory parts and their ducts are the
components of the excretory system. Excretory
(Urinary) system is responsible for elimination of
nitrogenous wastes in the form of urine and
regulation of water/salt balance in the body fluids.
Kidneys produce the liquid waste that passes
through the mesonephric duct and into
the cloaca. On the other hand, large intestine
releases solid waste and is also directed into
the cloaca. The anus serves as an opening for the
exit of these waste materials.
Nervous system in frog is well-developed and is
M3 - Activity 9. Frog's Reproductive System: While- made up of the following structures that can be
lab grouped as Central Nervous System
(CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord
M3 - Activity 9. Reproductive System of the Frog and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) includes
paired cranial nerves and spinal nerves.
Frog’s brain is divided into forebrain, midbrain
and hindbrain. Spinal cord has an
attached sympathetic trunk with swellings that
contain nerve cell bodies or ganglia.
M3 - Activity 10. While-lab (Part 2)
Activity 10. Nervous System of the Frog

Nervous System
Functions:

 Sensory Input: through its receptors, it keeps


the organism in touch with the external and
internal environment
 Integration: it is the major controlling,
regulatory, and communicating system of the
body
 Homeostasis: together with the endocrine
system, it is responsible in regulating and
maintaining homeostasis
 Control of Muscles and Glands: it participates in
controlling skeletal, cardiac and smooth
muscles, and many glands

3 Divisions:

1. Central Nervous System


o Responsible for information processing
o Compose of the brain and spinal cord

2. Peripheral Nervous System



o Includes all the nerves of the body outside
the brain and spinal cord
o Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves

3. Autonomic Nervous System



o Composed of the Sympathetic and
Parasympathetic Nervous System

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