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Microscope Parts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nosepiece | holds objective lens, rotates to change magnification |
| objective lens | rotates to change magnification from 4x, 10x, and 40x |
| stage | supports the slide |
| diaphragm | wheel that adjusts the amount of light that passes through the hole on the stage |
| light | sends rays up to help illuminate the specimen |
| base | supports the microscope |
| fine adjustment knob | raises and lowers the stage for exact focusing |
| coarse adjustment knob | raises and lowers the stage |
| stage clip | holds the slide in place |
| arm | supports the upper part of the microscope |
| eyepiece | where the viewer looks, typically has a 10x lens |