Microscope vocabulary Flashcards by Kerrigan McDonnell | Brainscape

Q

Eyepiece

A

Used to see the specimen, has a lens

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Revolving nose piece

A

Rotates to move the objective lenses

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Stage

A

Holds the slides

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Stage clips

A

Hold the slide on the stage

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Course adjustment knob

A

Major focus

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Fine adjustment knob

A

minor focus

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Objective lens

A

Magnify the specimen, 2nd lens

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Arm

A

Holds microscope together, used to carry

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Diaphragm

A

Adjust the amount of light that shines through

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Base

A

Acts as a base

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Light

A

Aluminates the specimen

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