microscope

Question 1

fine adjustment knob

Answer 1

moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image

Question 2

arm

Answer 2

used to support the top part of the microscope when carried

Question 3

base

Answer 3

the bottom of the microscope, used for support

Question 4

light source

Answer 4

projects light upwards throughout the diaphragm, the specimen and the lenses

Question 5

coarse adjustment knob

Answer 5

moves the stage up and down for focusing

Question 6

stage clips

Answer 6

holds the slide in place on the stage

Question 7

eyepiece

Answer 7

contains the ocular lens

Question 8

revolving nosepiece

Answer 8

hold two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to change power

Question 9

objective lenses

Answer 9

combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments

Question 10

stage

Answer 10

small platform where the specimen is mounted for examination