Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Microscope partsuses
microscope parts and their functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| this part moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view | coarse adjustment knob |
| this part on the side of the microscope is used to support it when it is carried | arm |
| these are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power | objective lenses |
| this part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification | nosepiece |
| this part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens | eyepiece |
| the bottom part of the microscope | base |
| small glass plate on which specimen are placed for viewing | slide |
| projects light upwards through the diaphragm to allow you to see the specimen | light source |
| these are used to hold a slide in place on the stage | stage clips |
| refers to the degree of magnification for a lens | power |
| part of the microscope that supports the slide that is being viewed | stage |
| name for the small plastic or glass piece that is used to cover a water drop on a slide | cover slip |
| this part of the microscope helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen | diaphragm |
| this part moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or "fine" tune your view of the specimen | fine adjustment knob |
Created by:
cvanmeter