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[2ND YEAR] CCP 5.1 - Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Parasitology (Lab) > PRELIM 01 - Microscopy > Flashcards

PRELIM 01 - Microscopy Flashcards

1
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Equivalent of meter to inches

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39.4 inches

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2
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The sizes of bacteria and protozoa are usually expressed in terms of __________

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micrometers (µm)

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3
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A typical spherical bacterium (coccus) is approximately __________ in diameter

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1 µm

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4
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A typical rod-shaped bacterium (bacillus) is approximately __________ wide × __________ long.

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1 µm; 3 µm

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5
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Is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye

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Microscope

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6
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The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument

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Microscopy

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7
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Means invisible to the eye unless aided by a microscope

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Microscopic

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8
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Microscope that uses single lens

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Simple light microscope

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9
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Microscope that uses set lenses or a lens system

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Compound light microscope

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10
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Parts used for adjustments and support

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Mechanical parts

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11
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Parts used to enlarge the specimen

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Magnifying parts

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12
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Parts used to provide the light

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Illuminating parts

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13
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Ability of the lens to distinguish two objects that are close together

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Resolution

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14
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A function of objective lenses and its ability to gather light

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Numerical aperture

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15
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2 components of numerical aperture

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n, sinθ

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16
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Refractive index of the medium the lens is working in (Components of numerical aperture)

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n

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17
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Measurement of the cone light that enters the objective (Components of numerical aperture)

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sinθ

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18
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Resolving power - Compound microscope

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200 nanometers

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19
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Resolving power - Scanning electron microscope

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10 nanometers

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20
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Resolving power - Transmission electron microscope

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0.2 nanometers

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21
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Degree of enlargement; no of times the length, breadth, or diameter of an object is multiplied

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Magnification

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22
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Useful magnification

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500x-1000x

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23
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Empty magnification

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1400x and beyond

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24
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Occurs when the image continues to be enlarged, but no additional details are resolved

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Empty magnification

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25
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Formula for magnification

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Objective lens x Eyepiece lens

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26
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Refers to objectives that can be changed with minimal or no refocusing

27
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Distance from the front lens element of the objective to the closest surface of the coverslip when the specimen is in sharp focus

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Working distance

28
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Is the extent of the observable area in distance units

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Field of view (FOV)

29
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Formula for field of view

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Field number ÷ Objective magnification

30
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Used to measure minute distances or the apparent diameters of objects which subtend minute angles

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Micrometer

31
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Used only at very large magnifications that require high resolving power

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Oil immersion objective (OIO)

32
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Magnification of up to 300 times; used to look at opaque objects or objects that are too large to be viewed with a compound microscope (Type of microscope)

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Stereo (Dissecting) microscope

33
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Uses a laser light to scan samples that have been dyed (Type of microscope)

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Confocal microscope

34
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Uses electrons rather than light for image formation (Type of microscope)

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Scanning electron microscope (SEM)

35
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Uses electrons in creating a magnified image (Type of microscope)

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Transmission electron microscope (TEM)

36
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Bottommost portion that supports the entire/lower microscope (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

37
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Part of the base that supports the other parts (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

38
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Allows for tilting of the microscope for convenience of the user (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Inclination joint

39
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Curved/slanted part which is held while carrying the microscope (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

40
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Attached to the arm and bears the lenses (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

41
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Cylindrical structure on top of the body tube that holds the ocular lenses (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

42
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Platform where object to be examined is placed (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

43
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Secures the specimen to the stage (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Stage clips

44
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Allows the light to pass through the specimen for the better view (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Stage opening/Aperture

45
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This is also known as the body; it caries the optical parts in the upper part of the microscope (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

46
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When turned, it raises or lowers the eyepiece in order to adjust the focus for each eye (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Diopter adjustment

47
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Rotating disc where the objectives are attached (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Revolving/Rotating nosepiece

48
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Lies atop the nosepiece and keeps dust from settling on the objectives (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Dust shield

49
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Geared to the body tube which elevated or lowers when rotated bringing the object into approximate focus (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Coarse adjustment knob

50
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A smaller knob for delicate focusing bringing the object into perfect focus (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Fine adjustment knob

51
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Elevates and lowers the condenser to regulate the intensity of light (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Condenser adjustment knob

52
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Lever in front of the condenser and which is moved horizontally to open/close the diaphragm (Mechanical parts of a microscope)

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Iris diaphragm lever

53
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Gathers wavefronts from the microscope light source and concentrate them into a cone of light (Illuminating parts of a microscope)

54
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Controls the amount of light reaching the specimen (Illuminating parts of a microscope)

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Iris diaphragm

55
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Located beneath the stage and has concave and plane surfaces to gather and direct light in order to illuminate the object (Illuminating parts of a microscope)

56
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A built-in illuminator beneath the stage that may be used if sunlight is not preferred or is not available (Illuminating parts of a microscope)

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Electric lamp

57
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Another set of lens found on top of the body tube which functions to further magnify the image produced by the objective lenses (Magnifying parts of a microscope)

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Ocular/Eyepiece

58
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Metal cylinders attached below the nosepiece and contains especially ground and polished lenses (Magnifying parts of a microscope)

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Objectives

59
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4 types of objectives

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Scanner, LPO, HPO, OIO

60
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Gives the lowest magnification, usually 10x

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Low power objective (LPO)

61
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Gives higher magnification, usually 40x or 43x (Magnifying parts of a microscope)

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High power objective (HPO)

62
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Gives the highest magnification, usually 97x or 100x, and is used wet either with cedar wood oil or synthetic oil (Magnifying parts of a microscope)

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Oil immersion objective (OIO)

63
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Provides observers with about enough magnification for a good overview of the slide; has a 4x magnification (Magnifying parts of a microscope)

64
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3 limitations of light microscope

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Resolution, Wavelength, Numerical aperture

[2ND YEAR] CCP 5.1 - Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Parasitology (Lab) (8 decks)

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