MICROSCOPES Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Stage
A
Supports the microscope slide.
2
Q
Stage clips
A
Holds the slide in position on the stage
3
Q
Diaphragm
A
Regulates amount of light reaching the specimen being viewed
4
Q
Objective lenses
A
Magnifies the specimen. Usually three of them
5
Q
Revolving nosepiece
A
Rotates, allowing objective lens to be changed
6
Q
Body tube
A
Contains ocular lens, supports objective lenses
7
Q
Ocular lens
A
Known as eyepiece. Usually has 10X magnification
8
Q
Coarse adjustment knob
A
Moves body tube up/down or moves stage up/down to find the specimen.
9
Q
Fine adjustment knob
A
Used to get specimen into sharp focus.
10
Q
Condenser lens
A
Directs light to specimen.
11
Q
Arms and base
A
Microscope should be carried at both these parts.
