Flashcards- Ch 6 Part I- Intro to Cells & Microscopy Techniques

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Light Microscope

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Works by passing visible light through a thin section of specimen and then through glass lenses.

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Use of Stains

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Can use stains to see specific things within the cell, e.g., methylene blue stains DNA & RNA.

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Resolution Definition

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The resolution of an optical microscope is the shortest distance between two points on a specimen that can still be distinguished by the observer or camera system as separate entities.

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Calculate total magnification

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Ocular lens magnification multiplied by Objective lens magnification equals total magnification.

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Function of Base

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The bottom of the microscope, used for support.

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Function of Fine Adjustment Knob

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Fine-tunes the focus and increases the detail of the specimen.

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Function of Coarse Adjustment Knob

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Brings the specimen into general focus.

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Function of Light Source

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Illuminates the specimen for viewing.

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Function of Diaphragm

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Adjusts the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

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Function of Stage Clips

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Hold the slides in place.