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MIDTERMS
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Lab Long Test 1&2
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Long Test 2
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Long Test 1
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Chapter 6
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
Dutch microbiologist, Father of Microbiology, Observed
pond water
and
scrapings
from his teeth
Robert Hooke
English Scientist, Coined the term "
cell
", Invented the simplest microscope through
illumination principle
Types of Microscope
Simple
Microscope
Compound
Microscope
Electron
Microscope
Simple Microscope
Simplest type of microscope, Uses
concave mirror
, Does not contain
lamp source
Compound Microscope
Routine microscope used in clinical use, Uses
two
sets of lenses to obtain higher magnification, Can or cannot contain own
lamp source
Electron Microscope
Most advanced microscope, Used for quality control and failure analysis, Used mainly with
microorganisms
Classifying Parts of the Microscope
Mechanical
Parts
Illuminating
and Magnification Parts
Magnification Objectives
Lenses that further
magnifies
the microscopic specimens that are not
visible
to the naked eye
Magnification Objectives
SCANNER
(Adds 4X)
LOW POWER OBJECTIVE
(LPO) (Adds 10X)
HIGH POWER OBJECTIVE
(HPO) (Adds 40X)
OIL-IMMERSION OBJECTIVE
(OIO) (Adds 100X)
Ocular Lens
/
Eyepiece
Lens that is
closest
to the eyes, Can be
10X
or 5X magnification
Body Tube
Part of the microscope that houses the
oculars
/
eyepiece
Revolving Nosepiece
Turret-like
circular mechanism that holds the
objectives
Stage
Rectangular platform
that exhibits the specimen
Stage
Clips
Mechanism that keeps the
slides
in place
Condenser
Concentrates light that can be found between the
stage
and the
lamp
Lamp
/
Light Source
Main illuminating mechanism of the microscope, Can be
separated
or
incorporated
in the microscope
Diaphragm
Iris
Diaphragm
Disk
Diaphragm
Iris
Diaphragm
Disk
Diaphragm that
constricts
or dilates
Disk Diaphragm
Rotating
disk with holes of different
diameters
Arm
Bar that supports the
upper assembly
of the microscope
Base
Square
or
Horseshoe-shaped
support of the microscope
Pivot
Allows the
upper
assembly to move in a more
comfortable
viewing position
Knobs
Course
Adjustment Knob
Fine
Adjustment Knob
Course Adjustment Knob
Adjusts the
distance
between the
objectives
and the stage
Fine Adjustment Knob
Used for
sharp
and
fine
focusing of the objects
Glass Slides
Rectangular glass materials
where the
specimens
are mounted
Coverslips/
Cover glass
Small square-shaped materials that used to
cover
the specimens after
mounting
Lens Cleaning Solution
Liquid
that is used to clean objectives; makes it free from foreign objects that might
interfere
in the view
Lens Cleaning Paper
Soft material that is used to
wipe excess
solution from the
lens
Stains
Solutions that are used to visualize
microscopic
specimens
Microscopic Etiquette
Carry the microscope in an
upright
position
One hand should be in the
base
, and one hand in the
arm
Properly
uncoil
the lamp cord
Always focus first using the scanner position/ Low-power objective (
LPO
)
Always put the prepared slides in the
center
of the stage
Use the
coarse
adjustment knobs while using
lower
objectives
Use the
Fine
Adjustment knobs while using
higher
objectives
Always keep both of your eyes
open
while viewing the specimen
Specimen Troubleshooting
Always keep the
diaphragm
open
Check if there are any obstructions in the objectives,
eyepiece
, or the
stage
itself
Make sure that the
lamp
is on
Make sure that the specimen is always placed at the
center
Always clean the
lenses
before using it. Make sure to use the correct
objective
cleaning solution to avoid scratches
Make sure that the objectives are properly
seated
Image
Fading
Troubleshooting
Make sure that the scope does not require a
rubber eyecup
for proper viewing
Make sure that the specimen is not in the medium that
obstructs
viewing
Watch to see if the body
tube
or
stage
is shifting or drooping
Check the
lamp
or
cord
for short circuits
Wet Mount Slide
Slide on which a
wet
specimen is placed, then covered with a coverslip
Staining
Process of enhancing the
distinguishing features
of the specimen viewed under the microscope
Nationally Notifiable Parasitic Diseases
Cryptosporidiosis
Cyclosporiasis
Giardiasis
Malaria
Trichinellosis
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