Microscope parts and their functions (in order) Flashcards
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (1), and what is its purpose?
It is the base, which is the bottom, flat part that supports the microscope.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (2), and what is its purpose?
It is the arm, which is the straight or curved vertical part that connects the base to the upper portion.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (3), and what is its purpose?
It is the stage, which is the platform that supports the slide while being viewed.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (4), and what is its purpose?
It is the stage clips, which are metal clips that hold the slide on the stage.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (5), and what is its purpose?
It is the eyepiece, which is what you look through to observe the specimen or object on the slide.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (6), and what is its purpose?
As shown by the x10 (i.e. magnified 10 times) written on it, it is the low-power objective lens, which is used to view objects in greater detail.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (7), and what is its purpose?
As shown by the x40 (i.e. magnified 40 times) written on it, it is the high-power objective lens, which is used to view objects in even greater detail.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (8), and what is its purpose?
It is the coarse adjustment knob (larger than the other similar knob on the microscope), which is used to bring an object into close focus as it moves the stage up or down.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (9), and what is its purpose?
It is the fine adjustment knob (smaller than the other similar knob on the microscope), which is used to bring an object into fine and final focus.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (10), and what is its purpose?
It is the diaphragm, which is used to adjust the amount of light coming from the light source, thus controlling the contrast.
Which part of the microscope is labelled as (11), and what is its purpose?
It is the mirror, which is used to reflect light from an external light source up through the bottom of the stage.
What number on the diagram is given to the base, and what is its purpose?
1: it is the bottom, flat part that supports the microscope.
What number on the diagram is given to the arm, and what is its purpose?
2: it is the straight or curved vertical part that connects the base to the upper portion.
What number on the diagram is given to the stage, and what is its purpose?
3: it is the platform that supports the slide while being viewed.
What number on the diagram is given to the stage clips, and what are their purpose?
4: they are metal clips that hold the slide on the stage.
What number on the diagram is given to the eyepiece, and what is its purpose?
5: it is what you look through to observe the specimen or object on the slide.
What number on the diagram is given to the low-power objective lens, and what is its purpose?
6: it is used to view objects in greater detail.
What number on the diagram is given to the high-power objective lens, and what is its purpose?
7: it is used to view objects in even greater detail.
What number on the diagram is given to the coarse adjustment knob, and what is its purpose?
8: it is used to bring an object into close focus as it moves the stage up or down.
What number on the diagram is given to the fine adjustment knob, and what is its purpose?
9: it is used to bring an object into fine and final focus.
What number on the diagram is given to the diaphragm, and what is its purpose?
10: it is used to adjust the amount of light coming from the light source, thus controlling the contrast.
What number on the diagram is given to the mirror, and what is its purpose?
11: it is used to reflect light from an external light source up through the bottom of the stage.
