Microscope functions

Question 1

Body tube

Answer 1

Separates ocular lens from the objective lens

Question 2

Revolving nosepiece

Answer 2

Holds objective lens

Question 3

Objective lenses

Answer 3

Magnify specimen; three lenses 4x, 10x, and 40x

Question 4

Stage

Answer 4

supports slide for observation

Question 5

Diaphragm

Answer 5

Allows light to pass through the specimen

Question 6

Condenser lens

Answer 6

Focuses light onto the specimen

Question 7

Lamp

Answer 7

supplies the light that passes through specimen

Question 8

Base

Answer 8

Base

provides stable platform for the microscope

Question 9

Fine adjustment knob

Answer 9

Fine adjustment knob

sharpens an image

Question 10

Course adjustment knob

Answer 10

Moves the stage up or down to focus on the specimen

Question 11

Stage clips

Answer 11

Holds the slide in position on the stage

Question 12

Arm

Answer 12

Holds body tube in place and is used to carry the microscope

Question 13

Eyepiece or ocular lens

Answer 13

Magnifies the specimen, usually by 10x; single lens.

Question 14

how do you find total magnification

Answer 14

ocular lens magnification x objective lens magnification