Science B2 Flashcards
function of eyepiece and proper care
function- contains lens that magnifies (place to view, ocular lens)
care- try to keep both eyes open
function of course adjustment knob and proper care
function- moves stage up or down to focus on object to make it clearer
care- use only when using the lowest power lens
function of fine adjustment knob and proper care
function- brings the object into focus
care- use w/ any lens but mainly with high and medium power
function of revolving nose piece and proper care
function- holds the three objective lens, rotates to choose lens
care- avoid getting it dirty and clean properly
function of stage and proper care
function - supports and holds the slide and allows you to view the object care-keep stage dry
function of diaphragm and proper care
function - has holes that let amounts of light pass, adjusts light
function of stage clips and proper care
function - holds the slide firmly on the stage
function of lamp and proper care
function - supplies the light that passes through the object you are viewing care - if using mirror avoid reflection of direct sunlight in the microscope as this can damage your eyes
function of arm and proper care
function - allows you to carry the microscope securely, support for body tube care - when carrying the arm be sure to have your hand on the base as well
function of base and proper care
function - foundation for the scope care - when carrying be sure to hold the arm and base
low, high and medium magnification
low- 4x10=40
high- 40x10=400
medium- 10x10=100
nucleus
the command Center, controls all activity in the cell, large dark circle near middle of the cell
cell wall
only in plant cells, provides support for cell, ridged frame like shape covering cell membrane
cell membrane
thin line that surrounds the whole cell, prevents material coming in or out. Gateway to the cell.
cytoplasm
liquid inside the cell with grainy bits, contains all material and nutrients
vacuoles
animal - nutrients and water is stored here, has multiple vacuoles
plants - only has one large vacuole
chloroplasts
only in plant cells, converts energy from sun into food, located on outer edge of plant cell