Microscopic Anatomy and Laboratory Equipment Quiz

Test your knowledge on histology! Learn about cell structures, staining techniques, and laboratory equipment in this quiz.

#1

Which of the following structures is responsible for the production of ATP in a cell?

Ribosome
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
#2

What is the function of a microscope's condenser?

To focus light onto the specimen
To magnify the specimen
To hold the specimen in place
To adjust the intensity of light
#3

What is the function of a centrifuge in a laboratory?

To measure temperature
To separate components of a mixture based on density
To measure pH
To magnify microscopic specimens
#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of microscope commonly used in biological laboratories?

Scanning electron microscope
Fluorescence microscope
Phase-contrast microscope
Geological microscope
#5

What is the function of a coverslip in microscopy?

To adjust the focus
To hold the specimen in place
To protect the objective lens
To enhance contrast
#6

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?

Phospholipids
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Cholesterol
#7

Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in a cell?

Mitochondria
Golgi apparatus
Ribosome
Lysosome
#8

Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue found in the human body?

Epithelial tissue
Muscle tissue
Osseous tissue
Ionic tissue
#9

What is the purpose of a microtome in a laboratory setting?

To measure small volumes of liquid
To slice thin sections of tissue for microscopic examination
To sterilize equipment
To mix reagents
#10

What is the function of a hemocytometer?

To measure blood pressure
To count cells in a sample
To measure blood glucose levels
To measure blood oxygen levels
#11

Which of the following is a common fixative used to preserve biological specimens?

Ethanol
Acetone
Formalin
Methanol
#12

What is the primary function of a spectrophotometer in a laboratory?

To measure the concentration of substances in a solution
To measure temperature
To separate components of a mixture
To measure pH
#13

Which of the following is a type of staining technique used in microscopy to visualize lipids?

Hematoxylin and eosin staining
Oil Red O staining
Giemsa staining
Wright's stain
#14

Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial tissue?

Squamous epithelium
Cuboidal epithelium
Columnar epithelium
Adipose epithelium
#15

Which of the following is a common stain used in histology to distinguish cell nuclei?

Hematoxylin
Eosin
Methylene blue
Crystal violet
#16

Which of the following is NOT a function of a microtubule in a cell?

Providing structural support
Facilitating cell movement
Transporting vesicles
Synthesizing proteins
#17

What is the function of a microfuge tube in a laboratory?

To culture cells
To centrifuge small volumes of liquid
To incubate samples
To store reagents
#18

Which of the following is a commonly used fluorescent dye in microscopy to label DNA?

Giemsa stain
Hoechst stain
Periodic acid-Schiff stain
Wright's stain
#19

Which of the following is a commonly used stain in histology to visualize connective tissue?

Hematoxylin
Eosin
Masson's trichrome
Wright's stain

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