Microscope Flashcard

Front

What is the part of the microscope where the slide is placed?

Back

Stage

Front

What is the base of the microscope?

Back

The base is the bottom part of the microscope that supports the entire structure.

Front

Which objective lens shows the MOST zoomed in image?

Back

High power objective.

Front

What combination do we use to begin looking at a specimen?

Back

Low power and coarse adjustment knob.

Front

If the eyepiece has a power of 10 and the objective lens has a power of 40, what is the total magnification?

Back

400x.

Front

What is the function of the iris diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

It controls the amount of light that reaches the slide.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

To make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

To make small adjustments to the focus for a clearer image.

Front

What does the term 'field of view' refer to in microscopy?

Back

The area visible through the microscope.

Front

What is the role of the illuminator in a microscope?

Back

To provide light to illuminate the specimen.