Microscope Flashcards by Jessica Brooks | Brainscape

Q

What is the stage for?

A

To support the slide while letting light through

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What is the slide for?

A

To support specimens

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What is the cover gass/slip for?

A

To cover the specimens

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What are the stage clips for?

A

Hold the slide still

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What is the light source for?

A

Concentrate light on specimen

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What is the low power objective lens for?

A

Magnify 10x

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What is the high power objective lens for?

A

Magnifying 40-45x

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What is the body tube for?

A

Allows light to pass upwards

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What is the eyepiece/ocular for?

A

Further magnify the image by 10x

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What is the coarse adjustment knob for?

A

Get specimen approximately in focus

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What is the fine adjustment knob for?

A

Get specimen exactly in focus

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What is the revolving nosepiece for?

A

Change objective lens

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What is the iris diaphragm for?

A

Open and close light path to increase or decrease the amount of light and change contrast

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What is the base/arm for?

A

To grip the microscope

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