Microscope parts Flashcards
1
Q
Head
A
Supports eyepiece and lens
2
Q
Ocular
A
the lens in the eyepiece with 10x magnification
3
Q
Objectives
A
the lenses attached to the revolving nose piece
4
Q
Revolving nose piece
A
rotates to position different lenses
5
Q
Arm
A
supports the stage and the condenser lens
6
Q
Condenser lens
A
used to focus the light
7
Q
Iris Diaphragm
A
controls the amount of light
8
Q
Stage
A
supports the specimen
9
Q
Stage adjuster
A
moves the mechanical stage left and right
10
Q
Stage clips
A
secures the slide with the specimen
11
Q
Course focusing knob
A
moves the distance between the eye and specimen
12
Q
Fine focusing knob
A
makes slight changes between eye and specimen
13
Q
Base
A
is the stand for the microscope and holds the lamp
14
Q
Light intensity level
A
adjusts the amount of light sent to the microscope
15
Q
Light switch
A
turns light on and off
