Parts of the Miscroscope

Question 1

Head

Answer 1

upper part of frame, supports lenses

Question 2

Arm

Answer 2

vertical part of frame, connects head and base

Question 3

Rheostat

Answer 3

adjusts intensity of light, light intensity knob

Question 4

Light source

Answer 4

found within the base, illuminates the specimen

Question 5

ocular lenses

Answer 5

eyepieces, 10x magnification

Question 6

revolving nose piece

Answer 6

supports objective lenses, rotates to change

Question 7

Slide clips

Answer 7

holds slide in place

Question 8

mechanical stage

Answer 8

platform for slide to sit on

Question 9

mechanical stage adjustor knob

Answer 9

moves stage forward and back, left and right

Question 10

fine focus knob

Answer 10

used for precision focusing

Question 11

coarse focus knob

Answer 11

raises and lowers stage

Question 12

objective lenses

Answer 12

4 strengths

Question 13

condenser

Answer 13

lens below the stage, concentrates light into the specimen

Question 14

iris diaphragm

Answer 14

adjusts contrast, opens and closes to regulate the amount of light reaching the condenser