Microscope

Question 1

Houses first lens system. Eye looks through this part. May be one or two, also called eyepiece

Answer 1

Ocular

Question 2

Hold ocular on one end and nose piece at the other

Answer 2

Body tube

Question 3

Provides support, and serves a s a handle for carrying

Answer 3

Arm

Question 4

Holds the objectives and is able to rotate to change the objective lens

Answer 4

Nose piece

Question 5

Series of tubes that house the second lens system: scanning, low power, high power, and oil.

Answer 5

Objectives

Question 6

Larger knob used to make large adjustments. Should only be used when scanning the objective.

Answer 6

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Question 7

Smaller knob used to make tiny adjustments

Answer 7

Fine Adjustment Knob

Question 8

Found below the stage, and used to focus beam of light from below

Answer 8

Condenser

Question 9

Aperture that controls the amount of light hitting object

Answer 9

Iris or Diaphragm

Question 10

Lamp that provides light for illumination

Answer 10

Light Source

Question 11

The bottom of the microscope

Answer 11

Base

Question 12

Flat surface that supports the slides

Answer 12

Stage

Question 13

Bracket which holds slide in place. Knobs control the horizontal and vertical movements of the slide in the mechanical stage

Answer 13

Mechanical Stage and Adjustment/Drive Knobs

Question 14

Controls the level of light intensity

Answer 14

Light Control Rheostat