Part Of Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Using different power lenses
A
The eyepiece or ocular
2
Q
Supports the eyepiece and connects to objectives
A
Body tube
3
Q
Holds the objectives and connects them to the body tube
A
Revolving nosepiece
4
Q
Magnifies the image of specimen
A
Objective
5
Q
Supports the body tube
A
Arm
6
Q
Holds the slide with the specimen in place
A
Stage
7
Q
Hold the glass slide in place
A
Stage clip
8
Q
Raises and lowers the stage
A
Course adjustment knob
9
Q
Focuses the specimen under hight power objective
A
Fine adjustment knob
10
Q
Focuses the light onto the specimen
A
Condenser
11
Q
Controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen
A
Diaphragm
12
Q
Gathers light to an external source and directs it onto the specimen
A
Mirror
13
Q
A light source & directs it onto the specimen
A
illuminator
14
Q
Supports the microscope
A
Base
