GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

MICROSCOPE PARTS MAGNIFICATION RESOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what part of the microscope rotates to change magnification?
A
coarse adjustment knob
B
fine adjustment knob
C
diaphragm
D
rotating nose piece
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Revolving Nosepiece or Turret: This is the part that holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power.

Detailed explanation-2: -The revolving nosepiece is the inclined, circular metal plate to which the objective lenses, usually four, are attached. The objective lenses usually provide 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x magnification.

Detailed explanation-3: -Compound microscopes usually include exchangeable objective lenses with different magnifications (e.g 4x, 10x, 40x and 60x), mounted on a turret, to adjust the magnification.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the function of a nosepiece in a microscope? A turret or revolving nosepiece of a microscope is a part that holds objective lenses (can be two or many). The vital role of the nosepiece is to rotate those objective lenses and help to change the magnification power.

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