Describe the function of the following parts of the microscope:
-ocular lens

Describe the function of the following parts of the microscope:
-objective lens

Describe the function of the following parts of the microscope:
-iris diaphragm

Describe the function of the following parts of the microscope:
-condenser

List three things they must do in order to put away their microscopes correctly.

Recall the difference between magnification and resolution

State why oil is used on a slide to be examined with the oil-immersion objective.

Explain the advantage of parfocal lenses.

Why is focal length important when using the oil-immersion objective?

Describe the best way to adjust the amount of light entering your specimen.

If a 5x ocular lens were used with your microscope, what maximum total magnification could be achieved?

When should the coarse and fine adjustment knobs be used?

If you see moving particles in a hazy visual field, what steps can you take to obtain a clearer image?

What would you observe if you forgot to use oil with the oil-immersion lens?