microscope parts and function Flashcards
1
Q
what do you call a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted
A
slide
2
Q
if you are looking at a specimen on medium power, the TOTAL magnification is:
A
100
3
Q
the adjustment knob that can be used to fine tune or sharpen an image
A
fine adjustment knob
4
Q
the thing you use to see the specimen
A
eye piece
5
Q
the part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses
A
nose piece
6
Q
illuminates the object by providing light
A
light source
7
Q
what gives support to the microscope
A
base
8
Q
the function of the coarse adjustment knob
A
it moves the stage up and down, and it is used for focusing
9
Q
the thing you adjust to let more or less light on the slide
A
diaphragm
10
Q
you place the slide on the:
A
stage
