Microscope and Cells Flashcards
The scientific study of animals, including their behavior, physiology, classification, and distribution.
Zoology
The study of the microscopic structure of tissues and cells, often used to understand the anatomy and function of organisms.
Histology
The scientific study of parasites, their biology, life cycles, and the relationship they have with their hosts.
Parasitology
The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of bacteria.
Bacteriology
The scientific study of plants.
Botany
What are the basic parts of a microscope?
Mechanical
Illuminating
Magnifying
The structural component that connects the base to the head of the microscope.
Arm
Also known as eyepiece and located at the top of the microscope where you look through to view the specimen.
Ocular Lens
It helps bring the specimen into general focus
Coarse focus knob
It is essential for obtaining a clear and sharp image of the specimen
Fine focus knob
Focuses light from the light source onto the specimen.
Condenser
Provides the necessary illumination for viewing the specimen.
Light source
These lenses are mounted on the nosepiece and provide various levels of magnification, commonly 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x.
Obejctive lens
Located on one of the ocular lenses and allows the user to compensate for differences in vision between the two eyes.
Diopter adjustmern
The flat platform where the microscope slide is placed.
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