Learning about the microscope Flashcards
1
Q
What maintains proper distance between lenses?
A
Body tube
2
Q
Rotates the objectives?
A
Revolving nosepiece
3
Q
The second magnification?
A
Objective/s lenses
4
Q
What holds the slide in place?
A
Stage clips
5
Q
What regulates the amount of light?
A
Diaphragm
6
Q
What reflects the light source towards the eyepiece?
A
Light source or mirror
7
Q
The first magnification?
A
Ocular lens (Eyepiece)
8
Q
What supports the body tube?
A
Arm
9
Q
What supports the slide?
A
The stage
10
Q
What focuses the image?
A
Coarse adjustment knob
11
Q
What sharpens the image?
A
Fine adjustment knob
12
Q
What supports the microscope?
A
Base
13
Q
Where is the specimen put?
A
On the microscope slide
14
Q
What type of light microscope are we learning about currently?
A
The compound light microscope
15
Q
What is a micrograph?
A
A photograph taken through a microscope
