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Specialized Cells and the Microscope

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of specialized cell carries oxygen from the lungs all over the body?

a)

red blood cells

b)

squamous (skin) cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

white blood cells (macrophages)

e)

nerve cells (neurons)

2.

Which type of specialized cell keeps moisture in the body and germs out?

a)

red blood cells

b)

squamous (skin) cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

white blood cells (macrophages)

e)

nerve cells (neurons)

3.

Which type of specialized cell has many mitochondria and changes size (contracts)?

a)

red blood cells

b)

squamous (skin) cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

white blood cells (macrophages)

e)

nerve cells (neurons)

4.

Which type of specialized cell protects the body by destroying germs?

a)

red blood cells

b)

squamous (skin) cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

white blood cells (macrophages)

e)

nerve cells (neurons)

5.

Which type of specialized cell carries electrical signals through the body to the brain?

a)

red blood cells

b)

squamous (skin) cells

c)

muscle cells

d)

white blood cells (macrophages)

e)

nerve cells (neurons)

6.

Red blood cells have a disk-shape with a lot of surface area.

a)

This statement describes a STRUCTURE.

b)

This statement describes a FUNCTION.

7.

Red blood cells have room to carry more oxygen.

a)

This statement describes a STRUCTURE.

b)

This statement describes a FUNCTION.

8.

Neurons have branches on the end of a long body.

a)

This statement describes a STRUCTURE.

b)

This statement describes a FUNCTION.

9.

Neurons create a complex network of the branches of multiple neurons to carry signals.

a)

This statement describes a STRUCTURE.

b)

This statement describes a FUNCTION.

10.

Muscle cells become shorter and thicker when they contract the muscle.

a)

This statement describes a STRUCTURE.

b)

This statement describes a FUNCTION.

11.

Cell differentiation is most directly regulated by...

a)

ATP

b)

DNA

c)

Lipids

d)

Sugars

12.

What is the function of nerve cells?

a)

Allow for gas exchange to happen.

b)

Transport oxygen throughout the body.

c)

Control DNA expression.

d)

Transmit electrical signals to different parts of the body.

13.
What is the name of the structure labeled #10?
a)
objective lens
b)
ocular lens
c)
aperture
d)
nosepeice
14.
What is the function of the structure labeled #10?
a)
controls amount of light that passes through the slide
b)
it is used to change the magnification of the object
c)
it holds that slide in place
d)
it is used to carry the microscope
15.
What is the name of the structure labeled #4?
a)
stage
b)
course adjustment knob
c)
fine adjustment knob
d)
aperture
16.
what is the function of the structure labeled #4?
a)
used with meduim and high power objectives to bring an object into focus
b)
used with low power objective to bring an object into focus
c)
used with all objectives to brign an object into focus
d)
it is used to change the magnification of the object
17.
while focusing a microscope on high power a student crushed the cover slip. The student probably
a)
closed the diaphragm
b)
turned up the light intensity
c)
rotated the eyepiece
d)
used the course adjustment knob
18.
A microscope has an ocular magnification of 10 and a high power objective magnification of 50. What is the highest total magnification of the microscope?
a)
500x
b)
400x
c)
50x
d)
40x
19.
What is wrong this how the student is carrying the microscope in the image?
a)
They are using two hands.
b)
They are carrying it close to their body.
c)
The plug is not wrapped around the base.
d)
They are walking. 
20.

Supports the microscope.

a)

Arm

b)

Stage Clips

c)

Nosepiece

d)

Base

21.

Supports the microscope slide and viewing object

a)

Stage Clips

b)

Base

c)

Mirror

d)

Stage

22.

Contains the lens you look through.

a)

Low-power Objective

b)

High-power Objective

c)

Eyepiece

d)

Diaphragm

23.

Holds the microscope slide in place

a)

Stage Clips

b)

Stage

c)

Arm

d)

Base

24.

Controls the amount of light that enters the body tube

a)

Eyepiece

b)

Mirror

c)

Coarse Adjustment Knob

d)

Diaphragm