10 Questions
The lens located below the stage and set at the stage aperture is called the condenser.
True
The switch for the light bulb in a microscope is usually found on the top of the eyepiece.
False
The scanner objective in a microscope has a small diameter lens.
False
The eyepiece of a microscope is located at the end of the draw tube.
True
The oil immersion objective in a microscope has a fine diameter lens.
True
The high power objective has a red color to easily identify it.
False
To focus on the specimen, you should lower the objective by turning the coarse adjustment knob counterclockwise.
True
Placing a drop of oil on the cover slip of the prepared specimen is done when using the low power objective.
False
The scanner objective should be brought into a horizontal position aligned with the body tube.
False
Moving the slide slowly to bring the image into the center of the field is done if the specimen is not clear.
True
Test your knowledge on the illuminating parts of a microscope which serve as the source of light and regulate the amount of light passing to the specimen. Identify components like the light source/illuminator and the condenser.
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