Microscope- ai Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of a microscope?

A

To magnify small objects for better visibility.

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2
Q

What is the part of a microscope that supports the slide being viewed?

A

Stage.

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3
Q

What is the lens closest to the object being viewed called?

A

Objective lens.

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4
Q

What is the lens closest to the eye called?

A

Eyepiece lens.

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5
Q

What is the part of the microscope that controls the amount of light passing through the specimen?

A

Diaphragm.

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6
Q

What is the part of the microscope that moves the stage up and down for focusing?

A

Fine adjustment knob.

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7
Q

What is the part of the microscope that moves the stage quickly for initial focusing?

A

Coarse adjustment knob.

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8
Q

What is the total magnification when using a microscope with a 10x eyepiece and a 40x objective lens?

A

400x.

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9
Q

True or False: The higher the numerical aperture of the objective lens, the greater the resolution.

A

True.

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10
Q

What is the part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses and can be rotated to change magnification?

A

Nosepiece.

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11
Q

What is the part of the microscope that provides the light source for viewing the specimen?

A

Illuminator.

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12
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What is the part of the microscope that contains the ocular lens?

A

Head.

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13
Q

What is the part of the microscope that supports the tube and connects it to the base?

A

Arm.

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14
Q

What is the part of the microscope that provides stability and support?

A

Base.

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15
Q

What is the function of the condenser in a microscope?

A

To focus light onto the specimen.

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16
Q

What is the part of the microscope that allows the user to adjust the distance between the objective lens and the specimen?

A

Coarse adjustment knob.

17
Q

Fill in the blank: The ________ lens is used to adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen.

A

Diaphragm.

18
Q

What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?

A

To hold the slide in place.

19
Q

What is the part of the microscope that contains the ocular lens and the head?

A

Body tube.

20
Q

What is the part of the microscope that allows the user to change the magnification of the specimen?

A

Objective lens.

21
Q

What is the function of the illuminator in a microscope?

A

To provide light for viewing the specimen.

22
Q

Fill in the blank: The ________ knob is used for fine adjustments to focus on the specimen.

A

Fine adjustment.

23
Q

True or False: The stage is where the user places their eye to view the specimen.

A

False.

24
Q

What is the part of the microscope that connects the eyepiece and the objective lens?

A

Body tube.

25
Q

What is the purpose of the arm on a microscope?

A

To provide support and stability.

26
Q

What is the part of the microscope that houses the magnification lenses?

A

Nosepiece.

27
Q

What is the function of the base on a microscope?

A

To provide stability and support.

28
Q

Fill in the blank: The ________ lens is closest to the object being viewed.

A

Objective.

29
Q

True or False: The diaphragm controls the amount of magnification in a microscope.

A

False.