Practical #1 Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Ocular Lense
A
Where you view the specimen
2
Q
Arm
A
Large piece connecting to the base that you carry the microscope with
3
Q
Mechanical Stage
A
Where the specimen is held
4
Q
Coarse Adjustment Knob
A
Large knob used for focusing the specimen
5
Q
Fine Focus
A
Small round knob used to fine-tune the specimen
6
Q
Forward/Backward Knob
A
Move the stage forward or backwards in order to see the specimen
7
Q
Lateral Stage Knob
A
Moves the stage left to right
8
Q
Light Switch
A
Turns on light
9
Q
Diaphragm
A
Controls the amount of light
10
Q
Slide Clip
A
Holds the slide and specimen in place
11
Q
Objective lenses
A
Low, Medium, High Magnifications 10x, 40x, 100x
12
Q
Revolving Nose Piece
A
Switches between magnifications
13
Q
Diopter Adjustment
A
Adjusts the ocular lenses for focus
