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Match the following microscope parts with their functions:
Match the following microscope parts with their functions:
Ocular = Allows the viewer to see the magnified image Stage = Supports the slide being viewed Condenser = Focuses light onto the specimen Light = Illuminates the specimen
Match the following microscope parts with their positions:
Match the following microscope parts with their positions:
Light = Located at the base Revolving nosepiece = Holds multiple objective lenses Arm (neck) = Supports the body tube and connects to the base Mechanical stage knobs = Move the stage left and right or up and down
Match the following adjustment knobs with their purposes:
Match the following adjustment knobs with their purposes:
Coarse adjustment knob = Brings the specimen into general focus Fine adjustment knob = Sharpens the focus of the specimen Light intensity lever = Adjusts the brightness of the light Mechanical stage knobs = Positions the slide under the lens
Match the following components to their descriptions:
Match the following components to their descriptions:
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Match the following components to their common names:
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Study Notes
Resolution in Microscopy
- Resolution is the capacity to deliver a clear image in fine detail, measuring lens quality.
- It enables seeing small images clearly and distinguishing one point from another nearby.
Components of a Compound Light Microscope
- A microscope consists of the following parts:
- Ocular
- Revolving nosepiece
- Objectives (scanning objective)
- Stage
- Iris diaphragm and lever
- Condenser
- Light
- N/OFF switch
- Coarse adjustment knob
- Fine adjustment knob
- Mechanical stage knobs
- Base
- Light intensity lever
- Figure 2-1 illustrates the components of a compound light microscope.
Functionality of a Compound Light Microscope
- A compound light microscope uses a combination of lenses to magnify an object.
- The object is placed on the stage, which is illuminated by a light source.
- Light passes through the object and then through a series of lenses.
- The lenses magnify the image of the object, which is then projected into the viewer's eye.
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Learn about the different parts of a microscope and their functions. Understand how to properly care for your microscope and identify the components.
