Parts of the Microscope

Question 1

Ocular Lens or Eyepiece

Answer 1

part you look at with your eye, usually 10x magnification

Question 2

Tube

Answer 2

reflects light up to the viewer’s eye

Question 3

Revolving Nosepiece

Answer 3

allows for a quick change of objectives, set up for far focal

Question 4

Low Power Objective

Answer 4

first lens you see, 4x

Question 5

Medium Power Objective

Answer 5

also called as the OIO (oil-immersed objective) second lens you see, 10x

Question 6

High Power Objective

Answer 6

higher magnification, 43x

Question 7

Stage Clip

Answer 7

used to hold or keep the slide in place

Question 8

Diaphragm

Answer 8

used to vary the amount of light passing through the slide, better if light is low

Question 9

Illuminator or Light Source

Answer 9

sends light up through the diaphragm and slide for viewing

Question 10

Neck or Arm

Answer 10

used to safely transport or transfer the microscope

Question 11

Stage

Answer 11

this is where you put your specimen

Question 12

Coarse Adjustment

Answer 12

used to make large changes in focus, NEVER use in high power

Question 13

Fine Adjustment

Answer 13

used to make small adjustments in focus

Question 14

Base

Answer 14

used to safely transport the microscope

Question 15

Inclination Joint

Answer 15

used to give comfort to the one using the microscope