Microscope- ai Flashcards
What is the function of a microscope?
To magnify small objects for better visibility.
What is the part of a microscope that supports the slide being viewed?
Stage.
What is the lens closest to the object being viewed called?
Objective lens.
What is the lens closest to the eye called?
Eyepiece lens.
What is the part of the microscope that controls the amount of light passing through the specimen?
Diaphragm.
What is the part of the microscope that moves the stage up and down for focusing?
Fine adjustment knob.
What is the part of the microscope that moves the stage quickly for initial focusing?
Coarse adjustment knob.
What is the total magnification when using a microscope with a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens?
400x.
True or False: The higher the numerical aperture of the objective lens, the greater the resolution.
True.
What is the part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to change magnification?
Nosepiece.
What is the part of the microscope that provides the light source for viewing the specimen?
Illuminator.
What is the part of the microscope that contains the ocular lens?
Head.
What is the part of the microscope that supports the tube and connects it to the base?
Arm.
What is the part of the microscope that provides stability and support?
Base.
What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?
To focus light onto the specimen.
What is the part of the microscope that allows the user to adjust the distance between the objective lens and the specimen?
Coarse adjustment knob.
Fill in the blank: The ________ lens is used to adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen.
Diaphragm.
What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?
To hold the slide in place.
What is the part of the microscope that contains the ocular lens and the head?
Body tube.
What is the part of the microscope that allows the user to change the magnification of the specimen?
Objective lens.
What is the function of the illuminator in a microscope?
To provide light for viewing the specimen.
Fill in the blank: The ________ knob is used for fine adjustments to focus on the specimen.
Fine adjustment.
True or False: The stage is where the user places their eye to view the specimen.
False.
What is the part of the microscope that connects the eyepiece and the objective lens?
Body tube.
What is the purpose of the arm on a microscope?
To provide support and stability.
What is the part of the microscope that houses the magnification lenses?
Nosepiece.
What is the function of the base on a microscope?
To provide stability and support.
Fill in the blank: The ________ lens is closest to the object being viewed.
Objective.
True or False: The diaphragm controls the amount of magnification in a microscope.
False.
