microscope Flashcards
1
Q
light source (illuminator)
A
supplies light
2
Q
stage clips
A
hold microscope slide in place
3
Q
diaphragm
A
regulates amount of light entering stage
4
Q
ocular
A
contains a lens of 10x magnification
5
Q
arm
A
connects body tube, ocular and objective with the base
6
Q
objectives
A
are attached to the nosepiece and contain different lenses of magnification
7
Q
inclination joint
A
allows body tube to be tilted to eye level
8
Q
nosepiece
A
turns to change the objective positioned over the stage opening
9
Q
base
A
supports the entire weight of microscope
10
Q
coarse adjustment
A
brings objects into approximate focus
11
Q
fine adjustment
A
brings object into exact focus
12
Q
stage
A
supports slide
13
Q
body tube
A
holds ocular and objective lens the correct distance apart
