Ch3: Parts of microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Base
A
bottom
2
Q
Substage light
A
in base, light from lamp passes directly upward through microscope
3
Q
light control
A
on base or arm, dial can adjust intensity of light passing through specimen
4
Q
Stage
A
where slide rests
5
Q
mechanical stage
A
clips stage in
6
Q
Condenser
A
small nonmagnifying lens concentrates light
7
Q
Iris Diaphragm lever
A
shutter in condenser, adjusts amount of light coming in
8
Q
Coarse Knob
A
general adjustments to focus
9
Q
Fine knob
A
precise focusing
10
Q
Nosepiece
A
rotating head with 3-4 lenses
11
Q
What is the difference between objective and ocular lenses?
A
objective - attached to rotating head and come in 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x
Ocular - 10x and are binocular
