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Microscope Parts

Lists the functions of the main parts of a microscope

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light source illuminates the specimen in order to see surface details / internal structure
light switch manages the bulb's power supply; turns internal illumination source off and on
light path guides and shapes light through the specimen, creating a visible image
condenser lens bends the spreading light into an intense cone, onto the specimen
condenser knob adjust the height of the lens to control the intensity or sharpness of the illumination
iris diaphragm regulates the amount of light and makes unclear specimens easier to see
lever in control of opening and closing the iris diaphragm
specimen the actual object, or sample, being studied
cover slip flattens the sample and protects the specimen and microscope lens
scanning lens (4x) the shortest lens giving the widest field of view
low power lens (10x) a medium lens used to examine the overall layout of the specimen
high power lens (40x) the long lens allowing you to see individual cells, nuclei, eyc. without needing oil
oil immersion (100x) the longest lens designed to view incredibly small specimens
ocular lens (10x) also known as the eyepiece, it serves to magnify the image alongside the objective lens
coarse adjustment knob moves the stage in large increments up and down in order to find the specimen under the lowest power lenses
fine adjustment knob moves the stage in microscopically increments by fine-tuning the specimen (ONLY USED WHILE USING HIGH POWER)
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