Parts of a Microscope and Microscope Functions Flashcards

1
Q

Diaphragm

A

you can adjust the brightness by turning it to a different hole

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2
Q

Fine Adjustment

A

make the image clear

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3
Q

Stage

A

where you place the slide

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4
Q

Stains

A

enhance the image of a specimen so you can see more detail

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5
Q

Slide Clips

A

hold it in place

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6
Q

Coarse Adjustment

A

focus the image first with it

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7
Q

Carry the microscope with…

A

both hands.

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8
Q

Keep the microscope cord…

A

wound up and out of everyone’s way.

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9
Q

Scanning

A

4x

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10
Q

Low

A

10x

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11
Q

High

A

40x

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12
Q

Total Magnification

A

objective power x ocular power

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13
Q

Lamp

A

shines light through the specimen so you can see it

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14
Q

Nosepiece

A

turns to let you choose what objective to use

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15
Q

Objective Lens

A

the lens closest to the specimen; there are usually a few different sizes to choose

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