Flashcard #1 Review Sheet

Front

What is the approximate length of the specimen in millimeters?

Back

25 mm

Front

What is used to magnify the image in a microscope?

Back

Objective Lenses (usually 4x, 10x, or 40x)

Front

Where do you place the slide on the microscope?

Back

Stage

Front

What connects the eyepiece to the revolving nosepiece?

Back

Body Tube

Front

What is used to control the amount of light in a microscope?

Back

Diaphragm (located immediately under the stage)

Front

What is the function of the objective lenses in a microscope?

Back

To magnify the specimen being observed.

Front

What is the purpose of the stage clips on a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place on the stage.

Front

What is the role of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

To make small adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

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 diaphragm's role in microscopy?

Back

To regulate the amount of light that reaches the specimen.