Microscope Functions Flashcards
0
Q
Mirror
A
Reflects light upwards
1
Q
Base
A
Supports the microscope
2
Q
Stage
A
Holds the slide in place
3
Q
Arm
A
Connects the body tube to the base and supports the body tube
4
Q
Fine adjustment
A
Defines most detail and is used on both high and low power
5
Q
Coarse Adjustment
A
Defines image and is only used on low power
6
Q
Eyepiece
A
Magnifies the specimen for the observer to see
7
Q
Nosepiece
A
Holds the objective lenses
8
Q
High power objective
A
Magnifies at 40x
9
Q
Low power objective
A
Magnifies at 10x
10
Q
Clip
A
Holds the slide on the stage
11
Q
Diaphragm
A
Allows more or less light to the stage
