If You Are Using a Microscope with a 10× Ocular

question 5

Multiple Choice

If you are using a microscope with a 10× ocular lens and a 100× objective, what is the total magnification?

• A) 10-fold
• B) 100-fold
• C) 110-fold
• D) 1,000-fold
• E) This is not enough information.

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Definitions:

Epiphyseal Plate

The growth plate located at the end of long bones, responsible for longitudinal growth.

Chondroblasts

Cells that actively produce the components of the extracellular matrix, leading to the formation of cartilage tissue.

Growth Spurt

A growth spurt refers to a rapid increase in height and weight that typically occurs during puberty.

Sex Hormones

Chemical substances produced predominantly by the ovaries and testes that regulate secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.