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Microscope 2
Medical Terminology (KINE 2850)
University of Virginia
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Another name for the eyepiece Oculuar Lenses
The eyepiece magnification is typically? 10x
What is “interocular distance” and how do you adjust it? The eyepiece lens is what you actually look through to see your specimen. The interocular distance is adjustable so that you can keep both eyes open when looking into the microscope.
What is the function of the nosepiece? It holds the objective lens and allows the lens to be switched.
What is the function of the diaphragm? It adjusts the amount of light passing through the stage opening.
How do you carry a microscope? 2 hands, one underneath base and one on the arm
Which focus is adjusted first? The coarse focus is adjusted first.
How is the position of the slide adjusted and in what directions does it move? The position of the slide is adjusted using the mechanical stage. It moves forward, backward, left, and right.
Which objective lens uses immersion oil?
The 40x is typically color coded as? Blue
A 100x objective lens yields what total magnification? 1000x
The use of immersion oil increases the ____? Resolving power
The 100x lens has a special addition to it, what is it? It is able to be used with immersion oil, and has an oil immersion objective.
What is used to clean the oculars and the objectives? It is cleaned with the appropriate lens tissue.
When finished, what 3 things should be done before replacing the dust cover? Before replacing the dust cover, you should rotate the nosepiece back to the lowest power objective, lower the stage to its lowest position, and make sure the power cord is neatly wrapped up.
Microscope 2
Course: Medical Terminology (KINE 2850)
University: University of Virginia
