Microscope Vocab Flashcards

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1
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Used to see specimens, contains magnifying lens

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Eyepiece

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2
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Holds the objective lenses

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Revolving nosepiece

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3
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These magnify the specimen

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Objective lens

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4
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This holds the slide

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Stage

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5
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Major focus

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Coarse adjustment knob

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6
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Minor focus

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Fine adjustment knob

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7
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Holds the microscope together

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Arm

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8
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Stand

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Base

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9
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Adjusts the amount of light

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Diaphragm

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10
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Illuminates the specimen

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Light

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