Parts Of A Microscope Flashcards
Are composed of one lens and provide relatively low magnifying power.
Simple microscope
Are composed of two or more lenses that provide powerful magnification
Compound microscope
Give at least two examples of Illuminating parts of a microscope
Mirror
Condenser
Diaphragm
Ocular/Eyepiece
Objective
Illuminating parts - ___ Focuses light on the eye
Ocular/Eyepiece
Name the two magnifying parts
Ocular Lens
Objective Lenses
Name 5 Mechanical parts of the microscope
Base
Pillar
Arm
Body
Stage
Stage clips
Adjustment screws
Revolving nosepiece
Dust shield
Mechanical part - connects the lenses of the objective
Body Tube
Magnifying parts - Enlarges the object to five or ten times.
Ocular Lens
Illuminating parts - Reflects light from the source to the specimen
Mirror
Mechanical parts - ___ is the rotating disc that holds different objectives and allows for the shifting from one objective to another.
Revolving nosepiece
Mechanical parts - Supports the entire weight of the microscope
Base
Mechanical parts - Supports the slide
Stage
Magnifying parts - they magnify the image
Objective Lenses
Illuminating parts - concentrates light coming from the source
Condenser
Mechanical parts - Supports the body tube, and it is the part held when the microscope is carried from one place to another.
Arm
Mechanical parts - Connects the base and the body of the microscope
Pillar
Mechanical parts - Hold the slide firmly in place
Stage clips
Mechanical parts - Move the objectives to bring the specimen into focus
Adjustment screws
Mechanical parts - Protects the lenses in the objectives from dust.
Dust shield
Regulates the amount of light striking the specimen
Diaphragm
