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The Microscope

Quiz by dave kistler

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  • Q1
    Contains a lens that magnifies about 10x
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    eyepiece
    30s
  • Q2
    Supports (holds up & in place) the lenses; used to carry the scope
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    arm
    30s
  • Q3
    contains lenses for magnification; ALWAYS begin focusing on LOW power
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    objectives
    30s
  • Q4
    holds the slide in place on the stage
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    Stage clips
    30s
  • Q5
    moves the stage up & down in order to bring the image into view; use only when scope is on low power
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    Course adjustment knob
    30s
  • Q6
    platform that holds the slide & specimen; Always begin focusing with stage all the way down
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    stage
    30s
  • Q7
    controls the amount of light that passes through the stage
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    Diaphragm
    30s
  • Q8
    moves the stage very little to sharply focus the image, usually under medium or high power
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    fine adjustment knob
    30s
  • Q9
    provides the light for the microscope
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    light source
    30s
  • Q10
    supports the entire microcope, used to carry the scope at the bottom
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    base
    30s
  • Q11
    power of the eyepiece lens times power of the objective lens
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    total magnification
    30s
  • Q12
    rectangular in shape; colorless glass used to support a specimen
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    slide
    30s
  • Q13
    square shaped (1/4 size of slide) colorless plastic placed on top of a wet mount slide.
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    cover slip
    30s
  • Q14
    temporary way to prepare a slide. 1-2 drops of water or stain placed on the slide with the specimen; always uses a cover slip.
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    wet mount slide
    30s
  • Q15
    use light & a series of lenses to magnify the image; produces a 2D image; small usually non living specimen required.
    compound light microscope
    30s

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