Microscope

Question 1

Ocular lenses (eyepieces)

Answer 1

Topmost lenses in which an object is viewed. Magnifies 10x between them.

Question 2

Pointer

Answer 2

Found within the ocular lenses can be moved by rotating eyepiece

Question 3

Body tube

Answer 3

Hold ocular and nose piece, conduct light rays

Question 4

Nose piece

Answer 4

Circular revolving plate that allows interchanging of objectives

Question 5

Arm

Answer 5

Supports upper parts

Question 6

Scanning power objective

Answer 6

Shortest objective, scans 4x

Question 7

Low power objective

Answer 7

Magnefies 10x

Question 8

High power objective

Answer 8

Magnifies 40x

Question 9

Oil immersion objective

Answer 9

Magnesfiies 100x

Question 10

Course focus knob

Answer 10

Used to bring object into focus by moving stage. Only used with scanning or low objective knob

Question 11

Fine focus knob

Answer 11

Used for final focusing with 40x and 100x objectives

Question 12

Mechanical stage

Answer 12

Moveable platform that holds slide

Question 13

Stage clips

Answer 13

Spring loaded device to hold slide in place

Question 14

Mechanical stage control knobs

Answer 14

Two knobs which control forward/reverse movement of stage

Question 15

Illuminator

Answer 15

Provides light

Question 16

Condenser

Answer 16

Focuses and directs light from illuminator

Question 17

Iris diaphragm

Answer 17

Controls diameter of light coming from illluminator

Question 18

Base

Answer 18

Flat surface rests on table