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Unit 3 Microscope terms

Quiz by Gerald Collins

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  • Q1
    Controls the light being illuminated through the specimen. It is located at the bottom of the condenser (also known as the iris diaphragm control lever)
    aperature
    30s
  • Q2
    The site of attachment for the nose-piece (also known as neck).
    arm
    30s
  • Q3
    supports the microscope (also known as stand).
    base
    30s
  • Q4
    when light passes through the specimen on the microscope slide making it look dark against a bright background.
    brightfield illumination
    30s
  • Q5
    concentrates the light through the object being viewed.
    condenser
    30s
  • Q6
    concentrates the light through the object being viewed.
    condenser
    30s
  • Q7
    shutter-like covering that can be adjusted to control the size of illumination from the light source before it reaches the condenser aperature. It is located in the base.
    field diaphram
    30s
  • Q8
    the total area visible while looking in the microscope (also known as microscopic field or field).
    field of view
    30s
  • Q9
    aid in bringing the item of interest into focus.
    focus controls
    30s
  • Q10
    used to adjust the distance between the oculars.
    interpupillary control
    30s
  • Q11
    controls the light being illuminated through the specimen. It is located at the bottom of the condenser (also known as the aperature diaphragm control lever).
    iris diaphragm control lever
    30s
  • Q12
    makes it possible to see the item of interest
    light source
    30s
  • Q13
    is the total area visible while looking in the microscope (also known as field or field of view)
    microscopic field
    30s
  • Q14
    The site of attachment for the nosepiece (also known as arm).
    neck
    30s
  • Q15
    the part of the microscope used to secure the objectives.
    nosepiece
    30s

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