Parts of Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Support and strength
A
Mechanical
2
Q
Provide and capture light
A
Illuminating
3
Q
Magnify image of specimen
(Zoom = lesser)
A
Magnifying
4
Q
Light passes from objective to the eyepiece
A
Body tube
5
Q
Holds objective lenses
A
Revolving nosepiece
6
Q
Connect the base and the body
A
Arm
7
Q
Platform where specimen or slide is placed
A
Stage clips
8
Q
Support and stabilize microscope
A
Base
9
Q
Joint where the arm is attached and used FOR TILTING THE MICROSCOPE
A
Inclination joint
10
Q
Reflects light from surrounding
A
Mirror
11
Q
Concentrate lights form the mirror (controls the light)
A
Condenser
12
Q
Regulates the intensity (pinapaliwanag ang light or pinapahina)
A
Iris diaphragm
13
Q
Used to view specimen
A
Eyepiece/ ocular
14
Q
Lenses that magnify the specimen being observed
A
Objective lenses
