Microscope Parts Functions Flashcards
1
Q
Eyepiece lens
A
Viewer looks through
2
Q
Tunnel
A
Connect eyepiece lens to objective lens
3
Q
Base
A
Bottom of microscope
4
Q
Body
A
Connects head of microscope to base
5
Q
Stage
A
Platform that supports slides
6
Q
Mirror
A
Used to reflect light from an external light source up through the bottom of stage
7
Q
Rotating nose piece
A
Circular structure where different objective lenses screwed in
Rotate turret for different lens
8
Q
Objective lenses
A
Usually three or four on microscope
9
Q
Iris diaphragm
A
Under stage can be used to adjust size + intensity of light projected through slide
10
Q
Coarse focusing wheel
A
Moves objective lens up and down
11
Q
Fine focusing wheel
A
Used to fine tune the focus with coarse focus
