Parts of the Microscope Flashcards
1
Q
Known as the ocular
A
Eyepiece
2
Q
Standard magnification
A
10x
3
Q
Eyepiece Holder
A
Eyepiece Tube
4
Q
Revolving turret
A
Nose piece
5
Q
Used for specimen visualization
A
Objective Lenses
6
Q
Objective lenses have a magnification power of…
A
40x - 100x
7
Q
Specimen is placed for viewing
A
Stage
8
Q
Hole in the microscope stage, transmits light source
A
Aperture
9
Q
Used to focus the microscope
A
Adjustment knobs
10
Q
Used to collect light and focus form the illuminator
A
Condenser
11
Q
Known as the iris, controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen
A
Diaphragm
12
Q
Moves the condenser up or down
A
Condenser focus knob
13
Q
Allows high magnification up to 400x
A
Abbe Condenser
14
Q
bottom of the microscope, used for support
A
Base
