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Cell Structure (Microscopes) Flashcards

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1
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How many lenses does a compound microscope use?

A

It uses two lenses

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What are the two lenses used by a compound microscope called?

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An objective lens

An eyepiece lens

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What does a compound microscope use to show an image?

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Light

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What is the maximum magnification that can clearly be achieved by a compound microscope?

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x1000

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What is the function of the coarse focus?

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It is for approximate focusing

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What is the function of the fine focus?

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It is for precise focusing

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What is the function of the clip?

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To hold the slide in place

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What is the function of the stage height adjuster?

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To move the stage up or down

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What is the function of the mirror or light source?

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To supply light to the slide

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What is the function of the eyepiece lens?

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To magnify the image

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What is the function of the nosepiece?

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It rotates to move the desired lens in place

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What is the function of the objective lens?

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To magnify the image

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What is the function of the stage or platform?

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To support the slide

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What is the function of the condenser?

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It focuses light on the slide

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What is the function of the diaphragm?

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It adjusts the amount of light reaching the slide

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16
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What part of a compound microscope is used for approximate focusing?

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The coarse focus

17
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What part of a compound microscope is used for precise focusing?

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Fine focus

18
Q

What part of a compound microscope is used to hold the slide in place?

A

The clip

19
Q

What part of a compound microscope is used to move the stage up or down?

A

The stage height adjuster

20
Q

What part of a compound microscope is used to supply light to the slide?

A

The mirror or light source

21
Q

What part of a compound microscope is used to adjust the amount of light reaching the slide?

A

The diaphragm

22
Q

What part of a compound microscope is used to focus light on the slide?

A

The condenser

23
Q

What part of a compound microscope is used to support the slide?

A

The stage or platform

24
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What parts of a compound microscope is used to magnify the image?

A

The objective lens and the eyepiece lens

25
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What part of a compound microscope rotates to move the desired lens in place?

A

The nosepiece

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