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Who is credited as 'The father of microscopy'?
Who is credited as 'The father of microscopy'?
What did Robert Hooke observe through a microscope lens in 1665?
What did Robert Hooke observe through a microscope lens in 1665?
What is the meaning of the word 'microscope'?
What is the meaning of the word 'microscope'?
What is the scale equivalent of 1 nm in millimeters?
What is the scale equivalent of 1 nm in millimeters?
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Which is considered the most important machine in a medical lab?
Which is considered the most important machine in a medical lab?
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Who is credited with the invention of the microscope around 1590?
Who is credited with the invention of the microscope around 1590?
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What did Antony Van Leeuwenhoek contribute to the field of microscopy?
What did Antony Van Leeuwenhoek contribute to the field of microscopy?
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What is the scale equivalent of 1 nm in millimeters?
What is the scale equivalent of 1 nm in millimeters?
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What are the two components of the word 'microscope' and their meanings?
What are the two components of the word 'microscope' and their meanings?
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What are the main functions of the optical components of a microscope?
What are the main functions of the optical components of a microscope?
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Study Notes
Key Figures in Microscopy
- Zacharias Janssen is credited with the invention of the microscope around 1590.
- Robert Hooke, known as 'The father of microscopy,' observed cork cells in 1665 through a microscope lens.
- Antony Van Leeuwenhoek contributed to microscopy by being the first to observe and document microscopic organisms and bacteria.
Microscopy Fundamentals
- The term 'microscope' is derived from Greek words: 'mikros' meaning small and 'skopein' meaning to look or observe.
- A scale equivalent of 1 nanometer (nm) is 0.000001 millimeters (mm).
Medical Laboratory Equipment
- The most important machine in a medical lab is considered to be the microscope due to its critical role in diagnosis and research.
Optical Components of a Microscope
- The optical components of a microscope primarily serve two functions: to magnify the specimen for better visibility and to resolve fine details to distinguish between closely arranged structures.
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Test your knowledge of the history of the microscope with this quiz. From the invention by Hans Janssen and his son to the observations made by Robert Hooke and Antony Van Leeuwenhoek, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the early developments in microscopy.
