Microscope Flashcards
What is the function of the microscope 🔬 🤔
The Function of the microscope is to magnify objects that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.
What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?
The eyepiece is the lens you look through to see the magnified image.
Fill in the blank: The _______ holds the slide in place on the stage.
stage clips
What part of the microscope that controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen?
The diaphragm.
What is the purpose of the objective lenses?
Objective lenses are used to magnify the specimen at different levels.
Which part of the microscope is used to bring the specimen into general focus?
Coarse adjustment knob
True or False: The base of the microscope provides It to stay stable
True.
What is the function of the arm in a microscope?
The arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the microscope that you place the slide on.
stage
What does the term ‘magnification’ refer to?
Magnification is the ability to make the appearance of the object bigger
What is the purpose of the light source in a microscope?
The light source illuminates the specimen so it can be seen clearly.
True or False: You should always start focusing with the lowest power objective lens.
True.
What is the function of the fine adjustment knob?
The fine adjustment knob is used to increase focus and details of the specimen.
Which part of the microscope can be rotated to change the objective lens?
Revolving nosepiece
