Q: Which of the following formulas correctly calculates the total magnification of a microscope?

$\text{Total Magnification} = \text{Ocular Magnification} \times \text{Objective Magnification}$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the function of the iris diaphragm lever on a compound light microscope?

Accepted Answer

It adjusts the amount of light passing through the specimen.

Question 2

A student is viewing a slide under the microscope and wants to increase the total magnification. If the ocular lens is $10	imes$ and the objective lens is $40	imes$, what is the total magnification?

Accepted Answer

$400	imes$

Question 3

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes along the center of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

Question 4

A cell model shows a structure responsible for packaging and modifying proteins. Which organelle is this?

Accepted Answer

Golgi apparatus

Question 5

Which tissue type is found lining the alveoli of the lungs and is specialized for rapid diffusion?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 6

A histology slide shows cells embedded in a rigid matrix with lacunae and canaliculi. Which tissue is being observed?

Accepted Answer

Compact bone

Question 7

Which layer of the epidermis is only present in thick skin, such as the fingertips?

Accepted Answer

Stratum lucidum

Question 8

A patient suffers a deep cut that damages the reticular layer of the dermis. Which structure is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Pacinian (lamellar) corpuscle

Question 9

Which connective tissue type is found in tendons and is characterized by parallel collagen fibers?

Accepted Answer

Dense regular connective tissue

Question 10

A muscle tissue sample shows striations and multiple peripheral nuclei. Which type of muscle is this?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 11

Which bone marking is a rounded articular projection found on the femur?

Accepted Answer

Head

Question 12

A student is asked to identify the structure in compact bone that contains blood vessels and nerves. Which is the correct answer?

Accepted Answer

Central canal

Question 13

Which of the following joints is classified as a fibrous joint?

Accepted Answer

Suture

Question 14

During knee extension, which ligament prevents anterior displacement of the tibia relative to the femur?

Accepted Answer

Anterior cruciate ligament

Question 15

A neuron is observed under the microscope. Which cell type provides support and insulation to neurons in the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Neuroglial cell

Question 16

Which of the following formulas correctly calculates the total magnification of a microscope?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Total Magnification} = 	ext{Ocular Magnification} 	imes 	ext{Objective Magnification}$

Question 17

A histology slide of blood is examined. Which cell type is responsible for oxygen transport?

Accepted Answer

Erythrocyte

Question 18

Which structure in the skin is responsible for detecting deep pressure and vibration?

Accepted Answer

Pacinian (lamellar) corpuscle

Question 19

A patient presents with a fracture at the epiphyseal line of the femur. What is the clinical significance of this location?

Accepted Answer

It is the site of bone growth during childhood and adolescence.

Question 20

Which connective tissue type stores energy and insulates the body?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

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