Blood under the microscope

Principle

Human blood is observed under a microscope using a prepared specimen. The aim is to identify the different phases of cell division and to practise using the microscope safely.

Tasks

• Examine a blood smear under a microscope
• Identify the individual blood components
• Draw a diagram of the blood components, particularly with regard to their number, distribution, shape and size

Learning objectives

• Studying human blood under the microscope
• Identifying the individual blood components under the microscope
• Understanding the significance and function of the blood components

Benefits

• Basic experiment in biology
• Ready-made blood preparation is harmless to health