Microscope Parts and Functions

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What is a slide in microscopy?

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A small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted.

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What is the proper way to clean a microscope?

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Use only lens paper.

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What is the function of the light source in a microscope?

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It shines light through the object being viewed and into the microscope.

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Where do you place the slide in a microscope?

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On the stage.

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What is the function of stage clips?

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To keep the slide secure.

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What is the purpose of the objective lens?

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To magnify the specimen being viewed.

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What is the base of a microscope?

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The bottom part that supports the microscope and houses the light source.

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What is the function of the fine adjustment knob?

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To make small adjustments to the focus of the microscope.

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What is a coverslip?

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A thin piece of glass placed over the specimen on the slide.

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What is the stage in a microscope?

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The flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing.