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Microscope
Parts of a microscope and their functions
Term | Definition |
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Arm | on the side of the microscope and is used to support it when it is carried |
Base | bottom part of the microscope |
Body | connects the eyepiece to the objectives |
Coarse Adjustment Knob | moves the stage up and down to help you get the specimen into view |
Diaphragm | Helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen |
Eyepiece | allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens |
Fine Adjustment Knob | moves the stage slightly to help you sharpen or fine tune your view of the specimen |
Mirror/Light | projects light upwards to allow you to see the specimen |
Nosepiece | holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification |
Objective Lenses | found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power |
Stage | part of the microscope that supports the slide being viewed |
Stage Clips | used to hold a slide in place on the stage |