Microscope Flashcard

Front

Which part of a microscope is used to hold the slide in place?

Back

Stage Clips

Front

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

Back

To focus the image roughly

Front

Which part of the microscope is used to control the amount of light passing through the specimen?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What is the purpose of the objective lenses on a microscope?

Back

To magnify the specimen

Front

Which part of the microscope do you look through to see the specimen?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

What is the part of a microscope called where you view the specimen, also known as the ocular lens?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

What is the name of the part of a microscope that can be rotated to change objectives?

Back

Revolving Nosepiece

Front

What part of a microscope is located on the revolving nosepiece and provides 3 different magnifications?

Back

Objective lenses

Front

What is the name of the knob on a microscope that is used for making large adjustments to the focus?

Back

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Front

What is the name of the knob on a microscope that is used for making small adjustments to the focus?

Back

Fine Adjustment Knob