anatomy-microscope quiz
Terms
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copy deck
- arm
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vertical portion that connects the base and head
- base
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supports microscope
- condenser
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concentrates the light on the specimen
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depth of field
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depth of the specimen clearly in focus
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field of view
- portion of the specimen that can be viewed through the ocular lens
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fine adjustment knob
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used for precise focusing once coarse focusing has been completed
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head or body tube
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supports the objective lens system and the ocular lens
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iris diaphragm lever
- arm attached to the condenser that regulates the amount of light passing through the condenser; provides contrast
- nosepiece
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carries objective lenses
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objective lens
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adjustable lens system
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ocular lens or eyepiece
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where observations are made; magnifies 10X
- parfocal
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slide maintains focus when increasing magnification
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resolution
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ability to discriminate two close objects
- stage
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platform the slide rests on; allows light to pass through
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substage light
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located in base; light source
- total magnification
- the power of the ocular lens multiplied by the the power of the objective lens
- working distance
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distance between the specimen and objective lens