In Microscopy, the Term Resolution

question 8

Multiple Choice

In microscopy, the term resolution

• A) refers to the ability to distinguish fine structure and detail in a specimen.
• B) refers to magnification when using the electron microscope.
• C) is improved when longer wavelengths of light are employed.
• D) is only observed in stained specimens.
• E) is the same as the total magnification of a specimen.

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Definitions:

Ciliary Body

A ring-shaped tissue behind the iris of the eye that controls the shape of the lens for focusing and secretes aqueous humor.

Engorged

A condition in which a part of the body is swollen with fluid or blood, often associated with inflamed tissues or organs.

Amblyopia

Lazy eye; a condition characterized by the inward turning of the affected eye.

Myopia

A defect in vision so that objects can only be seen when very near; nearsightedness.