Topic 1: The Microscope

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cytology

study of cells

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histology

study of tissue

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light microscope

uses visible light and lenses to magnify an image - small objects

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compound light microscope

light passes through a series of lenses in the light microscope

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resolution

ability to distinguish between to objects

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resolution of normal human eye

0.2mm

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dissecting/stereoscopic microscope

light microscope for larger specimens

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electron scanning microscope

scans surface of sample with a beam of focused electrons

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caring for the microscope

  • carry from arm and base

  • use on flat surface

  • use lens paper to clean

  • begin on lowest power objective in place

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ocular lens (eyepiece)

lens you look through to examine specimen

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objective lens

revolving nosepiece that contains a set of objective lenses

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objective lens (4X)

scanning lens

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objective lens (10X)

low-power lens

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objective lens (40X)

high-power lens

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objective lens (100X)

oil immersion lens - allows for higher resolution

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