Function Flashcards
0
Q
Nosepiece
A
Hold the objective lens.
1
Q
Eyepiece
A
Located at the top of the microscope. Hold the lens closest to the eye and magnifies the image
2
Q
Body tube
A
Gives the distance needed between the Eyepiece and objective lenses.
3
Q
Focusing knob
A
Move the body tube up and down.
4
Q
Arm
A
Supports the body tube.
5
Q
Stage
A
Platform that supports the slide; allowing light to pass through.
6
Q
Base
A
Holds up the entire microscope.
7
Q
Stage clips
A
Holds the slide in place on the stage.
8
Q
Objective lenses
A
Magnifying lenses close to the slide.
9
Q
Mirror
A
Reflects into the tube.
10
Q
Disk diaphragm
A
A disk with openings of different sizes. It rotates to change the amount of light that comes through to the slide.
