GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Typically, a compound microscope is used for viewing samples at high magnification (40-1000x), which is achieved by the combined effect of two sets of lenses: the ocular lens (in the eyepiece) and the objective lenses (close to the sample).

Detailed explanation-2: -The maximum magnification power of optical microscopes is typically limited to around 1000x because of the limited resolving power of visible light. While larger magnifications are possible no additional details of the object are resolved.

Detailed explanation-3: -The oil immersion objective lens provides the most powerful magnification, with a whopping magnification total of 1000x when combined with a 10x eyepiece.

Detailed explanation-4: -Compound microscopes typically provide magnification in the range of 40x-1000x, while a stereo microscope will provide magnification of 10x-40x. Compound microscopes are used to view small samples that can not be identified with the naked eye. These samples are typically placed on a slide under the microscope.