The Use and Care of the Microscope (P) Flashcards
What is a microscope?
It is a very powerful magnifying glass
What is the function of microscope?
Helps you see things like cells up close
What are the parts of the microscope?
1) Ocular lens (eyepiece)
2) Body tube
3) Arm
4) Revolving nosepiece
5) Stage clips
6) Stage
7) Diaphragm
8) Light Source
9) Coarse Adjustment Knob
10) Fine Adjustment Knob
11) Base
What is eyepiece / ocular?
View the sx through the eyepiece
What is the function of stage clips?
To hold the slide in place
What is the function of LPO?
To focus the microscope (short & fat)
What is the function of HPO?
To view the details of the sx
What is the function of coarse adjustment knob?
To focus adjustment
What is the function of fine adjustment knob?
It fine tunes and gives detailed focus
What is the function of base?
It is where the microscope rests
What is the function of stage?
It is the part where the slide rests
What is the function of mirror or light source?
It directs light upwards onto the slide
What is the function of diaphragm?
It allows light in
What is the function of revolving nosepiece?
It holds the objectives (lenses)
What is the function of the arm?
It is the part where you carry the microscope