Midterm Review: Lab Safety and Equipment

Front

What should you use to pick up a hot piece of glass?

Back

Use tongs.

Front

Which part of the microscope provides the most zoomed-in image?

Back

High power objective.

Front

How many lenses does a compound light microscope use?

Back

Two.

Front

Which adjustment knob should NOT be used on medium or high power?

Back

Coarse Adjustment Knob.

Front

What should you do before starting a lab experiment?

Back

Read the instructions carefully.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?

Back

To bring the specimen into general focus.

Front

What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?

Back

To sharpen the focus of the specimen.

Front

What is the role of the stage on a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place.

Front

What is the difference between low power and high power objectives?

Back

Low power provides a wider field of view, while high power provides greater detail.

Front

What safety equipment should be worn during a lab experiment?

Back

Safety goggles.