Microscope Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
Q
Base
A
supports the microscope
2
Q
Sub-stage light
A
located in base; light source passes
directly upward
3
Q
Condenser
A
small substage lens that concentrates the light on the specimen
4
Q
Iris diaphragm lever
A
permits the best possible contrast
when viewing the specimen
5
Q
Stage
A
the platform
6
Q
Course adjustment knob
A
used to focus on the specimen
(with lower power lens)
7
Q
Fine adjustment knob
A
used for precise focusing
8
Q
Head or body tube
A
supports the ocular and objective lens
9
Q
Arm
A
vertical portion, connects base to head
10
Q
Ocular
A
magnification 10 X
11
Q
Nosepiece
A
rotating mechanism at base of head; used to change objective lens
12
Q
Objective lens
A
5x, 10x, 40x, 100x
13
Q
Working Distance
A
The distance between the lowest part of the objective lens and the slide when the object is at focus
