Microscope Flashcard

Front

How do you carry a microscope?

Back

By the arm and base.

Front

What is the function of the arm of the microscope?

Back

The arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base, making it easier to carry.

Front

What happens to the image when viewed through a microscope?

Back

The image appears upside down and backwards (inverted).

Front

What part of the microscope is used to look through?

Back

Eyepiece.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse objective knob?

Back

It moves the stage up and down in large increments to help you get the specimen into view.

Front

What is the base of the microscope?

Back

The base is the bottom part that supports the microscope and keeps it stable.

Front

What is the function of the objective lens?

Back

The objective lens magnifies the specimen being viewed.

Front

What is the stage of a microscope?

Back

The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing.

Front

What is the body tube of a microscope?

Back

The body tube connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.

Front

What is the fine objective knob used for?

Back

It allows for precise focusing of the specimen.