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Microscope Flashcards

1
Q

What is the main purpose of a microscope?

A

To magnify small objects for detailed observation.

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2
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True or False: The eyepiece is also known as the ocular lens.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is used to adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

A

diaphragm

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4
Q

What part of the microscope holds the objective lenses?

A

nosepiece

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5
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Which part of the microscope is responsible for focusing the image?

A

the objective lens

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6
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of a microscope? A) Stage B) Objective Lens C) Eyelid D) Coarse Adjustment

A

C) Eyelid

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7
Q

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

A

To hold the slide in place for observation.

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8
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True or False: The coarse adjustment knob is used for fine focusing.

A

False

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9
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What is the power of the typical low-power objective lens?

A

10x

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10
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ allows for the adjustment of the microscope’s focus.

A

focus knob

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11
Q

Multiple Choice: Which lens has the highest magnification power? A) 4x B) 10x C) 40x D) 100x

A

D) 100x

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12
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What is the purpose of the base of the microscope?

A

To provide stability and support for the microscope.

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13
Q

True or False: The light source can be either built-in or external.

A

True

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14
Q

What part of the microscope is used to hold and manipulate the slide?

A

stage clips

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15
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a series of lenses that magnifies the specimen.

A

optical system

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16
Q

What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?

A

To focus light onto the specimen.

17
Q

Multiple Choice: The part of the microscope that adjusts the light intensity is called the: A) Diaphragm B) Stage C) Base D) Arm

A

A) Diaphragm

18
Q

What is the role of the arm in a microscope?

A

To support the tube and connect it to the base.

19
Q

True or False: The fine adjustment knob moves the stage a larger distance compared to the coarse adjustment knob.

A

False

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ is used to change the objective lenses.

A

nosepiece

21
Q

What is the typical magnification power of the high-power objective lens?

A

40x

22
Q

What part of the microscope is designed to hold the light source?

A

substage light or mirror

23
Q

True or False: The stage can be moved up and down to change the distance to the objective lens.

A

True

24
Q

What is the purpose of the revolving nosepiece?

A

To allow the user to switch between different objective lenses.

25
Q

Fill in the blank: The _______ provides a platform for the specimen slide.

A

stage

26
Q

What is the typical function of the light microscope?

A

To use visible light to illuminate the specimen.

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