GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

MICROSCOPE PARTS MAGNIFICATION RESOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The knob on the microscope used with the high power objective only.
A
Coarse Adjustment Knob
B
Fine Adjustment Knob
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fine Adjustment Knob-This knob is inside the coarse adjustment knob and is used to bring the specimen into sharp focus under low power and is used for all focusing when using high power lenses.

Detailed explanation-2: -When using the high power objective, only the fine adjustmentknob should be used.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you focus the high power objectives with the coarse focus knob, then you risk slamming the objective into the slide, risking the damage of both. Some high power objectives are spring-loaded, with a front-part that retracts when touched by the slide. This is a protective mechanism.

Detailed explanation-4: -FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB-A slow but precise control used to fine focus the image when viewing at the higher magnifications.

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