Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...
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Transcribed Image Text:PART D: CALCULATING THE ACTUAL SIZE OF A CELL.
Once you know your microscope's diameter of the field of view, you can now calculate the actual size of your specimen.
The ACTUAL SIZE of the specimen is the real size of the cell you are looking at.
When you look at the cells through the microscope. the cells look very tiny. It is possible to determine the actual size of the cells you are looking at
under LP.MP and HP. We will determine the actual size of a cell u
I under HP.
Step 1- Look at the cells under HP MAG.
Step 2- Pick one cell you want to know the size of.
Step 3- Imagine that this cell is placed along the left side of the field of view. (see example)
Step 4-Estimate how many cels could fit across the field of view.
Step 5- Record your answer
Step 6- Use the formula below to calculate the actual size of your cell
NOTE:
Cells are very tiny
therefore; the size of a
cell is calculated in
micrometers (um) and
not mm.
Cell size in (mm)
ACTUAL SIZE OF CELL=
HIGH POWERFOV.diameter
of cells that fit across FOV (estimate)
1 cm= 10 mm
Cell size in (mm) x 1000
um
1mm 1000 um
(mm X 1000 - um)
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