intro to the microscope

Question 1

ocular lens

Answer 1

the lens to examine the slide. it generally has 10x power of magnification.

Question 2

eyepiece

Answer 2

the piece that is closest to the eye when looking through a microscope

Question 3

nosepiece

Answer 3

holds and rotates the objective lens to change magnification power

Question 4

objective lens

Answer 4

lenses with various powers of magnification. there is the low (4x) medium (10x) and high power (40x)

Question 5

stage

Answer 5

the surface upon where the slide sits

Question 6

mechanical stage adjustment

Answer 6

the knobs the control the x and y axis of the stage

Question 7

arm

Answer 7

supports the body of the microscope and typically houses the adjustment knob

Question 7

coarse adjustment knob

Answer 7

moves the stage up and down to change the distance from the objective lens. it allows a grossly focused image.

Question 8

lamp

Answer 8

provides a light souse. it rests on the base of the microscope. light from the lamp is focused on the specimen by the condenser that sits under the stage

Question 8

find adjustment knob

Answer 8

smaller knob under the coarse knob that fine tunes images

Question 9

iris diaphragm

Answer 9

controls the amount of light allowed to pass through the slide