Chapter 1: Microscopes Flashcards
What part of the microscope is letter A and its function
Ocular or eyepiece, magnification lens
What part of the microscope is letter B and its function
revolving nosepiece, changes objectives
What part of the microscope is letter C and its function
microscopic spring lamp, holds the slide in position in place on the stage
What part of the microscope is letter D and its function
Stage, a platform to support the slide
What part of the microscope is the letter E and its function
light adjustment level of the iris diaphragm, provides adjustment to control the amount of light
What part of the microscope is letter F and its function
Light source, provides light from the source through the lens system
What part of the microscope is letter G and its functio
arm, holds the microscope
What part of the microscope is letter H and its function
objectives, Scanning, low power, high power magnification
What part of the microscope is letter I and its function
mechanical stage knob, it moves the slide in the x and y direction on the stage
What part of the microscope is letter J and its function
coarse adjustment, general focus
What part of the microscope is letter K and its function
fine adjustment, fine focus
What part of the microscope is the letter L and its function
base, supports the microscope
What part of the microscope is letter M and its function
condenser, focuses light from the light source onto the slide
What is the biggest advantage of an electron microscope?
electron microscopes have a higher resolution and are therefore also able to a higher magnification
What are the two types of electron microscopes?
Scanning electron microscope and Transmission electron microscope
