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Know the parts of a compound microscope and key jobs of each part

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Arm   support  
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Eyepiece   look through and magnify object  
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Body Tube   contain light and hold parts  
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Coarse focus/adjustment knob   focus the object, use first  
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Fine focus/adjustment knob   focus the object, use if needed  
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Revolving Nosepiece   moves and holds objective lenses  
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Low and High Power Objective Lenses   magnify objects larger  
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Stage/Slide/Cover Slip/Stage   hold the object  
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Diaphragm   control amount of light  
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Base   support  
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Mirror/Light Source   bring in light  
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