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KHS Microscope Vocab
Micdroscope Vocabulary 08-23-11
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| contains lenses to increase magnification | Eyepiece |
| holds lenses of eyepiece and objectives a set distance from each other | Body Tube |
| contains the objectives | Nosepiece |
| rotates, to position, the objectives | Knurled Nosepiece Ring |
| scanning objective, magnifies 4x | Red Objective (Low) |
| low power objective, magnifies 10x | Yellow Objective (Medium) |
| high dry objective, magnifies 40x | Blue Objective (High) |
| oil immersion, magnifies 100x | Black/White Objective (Highest) |
| supports the slide | Mechanical Stage |
| moves the stage and slide holders to position the slide | Mechanical Stage Knobs |
| Provides resolution | Condenser |
| regulates the amount of light passing through the specimen | Sub-stage Iris Diaphragm |
| sets the condenser in the correct proper position | Sub-stage Condenser Adjustment Screw |
| adjust the light intensity | Rheostat Control Knob |
| supports the microscope | Base |
| turns light on and off | On/Off Switch |
| sharpens the image and is used for focusing | Fine Adjustment Knob |
| moves the objectives up and down to bring the specimen into focus | Coarse Adjustment Knob |