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12 Cards in this Set
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The circular area of light you see when you look through the eyepiece is called the
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Field of view
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The ability of a microscope to make an image appear larger is called
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Magnification
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The ability to show details clearly is called
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Resolution
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Which type of microscope produces a stream of electrons that passes through a thinly-sliced specimen to give a detailed image?
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Transmission electron microscope (T.E.M.)
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Which type of microscope allows biologists to see 3-D images of the surfaces of objects?
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Scanning electron microscope (S.E.M.)
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This type of microscope can magnify up to 400 times, and is used in most highschools
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Light (compound) microscope
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The _____ is the part of the microscope that supports the slide.
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Stage
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Which part of the microscope rotates and holds the two objective lenses?
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Revolving nose piece
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When making a wet mount slide, you place the object on the glass slide, add a couple drops of water, and then place on a plastic _____
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Cover slip
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The _____ allows you to regulate how bright the light is coming up through your microscope
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Diaphragm
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A microscope is always held by its _____ and supported by its _____
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Arm ; Base
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_____ are used to hold a slide in place
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Stage clips
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