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Science Micro. Parts
life science microscope parts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| eyepiece | contains a 10x magnifying lenses you can look through |
| arm | supports the body tube |
| objective lens | contains lens for greater magnification |
| stage clips | hold the microscope slide in place |
| fine adjustment | sharpens the image under high magnification |
| coarse adjustment | focuses the image under low power |
| body tube | connects the eyepiece to the revolving nosepiece |
| revolving nosepiece | holds and turns the objective into viewing position |
| disc diaphragm | lets you regulate the amount of light that hits the stage |
| stage | holds the microscope slide |
| light source | provides light that passes upward through the disc diaphragm |
| base | provides support for the microscope |