microscopy 3.2 part 2

Question 1

which hand should be grasping the arm of the microscope?

Answer 1

the stronger hand

Question 2

what should never be done while carrying the microscope?

Answer 2

tilting it and running.

Question 3

which hand should be supporting the base?

Answer 3

the weaker hand

Question 4

what should be the microscope’s position?

Answer 4

upright

Question 5

where should the microscope arm directed towards?

Answer 5

you

Question 6

when should we stop turning the revolving nosepiece?

Answer 6

until the lpo is in place

Question 7

at what direction should we be turning the revolving nosepiece at?

Answer 7

clockwise

Question 8

how far should the microscope be from the table?

Answer 8

2 inches

Question 9

how do we look through the eyepiece?

Answer 9

with one eye while keeping the other eye open.

Question 10

how do we place the prepared slide on the stage?

Answer 10

in a way that the part to be observed is centered

Question 11

how do we rack the stage all the way down?

Answer 11

by tuning the coarse adjustment knob

Question 12

until when should we be racking the lpo upward?

Answer 12

by the time the specimen is visible

Question 13

how do we get a clear focus?

Answer 13

By slowly turning the coarse adjustment knob in either direction.

Question 14

How do we get greater magnification?

Answer 14

By turning the nosepiece until the HPO is in place.

Question 15

What should be used to increase the resolution?

Answer 15

Fine adjustment knob

Question 16

What should we use to wipe the stage after removing the slide?

Answer 16

Clean tissue (if wet)

Question 17

After using the microscope, what should be done with the diaphragm?

Answer 17

Close it