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Microscope Parts

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Definition
Eye Piece   Lens where the eye is placed to view specimen  
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Coarse Adjustment   Large knob for focusing  
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Fine Adjustment   Small knobs for finish focus  
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Arm   Used to carry microscope  
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Stage   Flat surface where the slide with specimen is placed  
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Base   Bottom of microscope used for carrying  
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Diaphragm   Located in or below stage and changed the size of aperture  
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Tube   Connect the Eyepiece to the Objectives  
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Aperture   Opening in the stage that allows light to pass through specimen  
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Light Source   Light Bulb or mirror under the stage  
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Stage Clips   Used to keep the slide from moving  
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Revolving Nosepiece   Rotates to change the objective and magnification  
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Objectives   Lenses with different magnification ability  
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Prepared slide   a permanent slide with the cover slip glued down over the specimen  
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Temporary Slide   A slide you make and then clean up when finished  
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Coverslip   Thin piece of glass placed over the specimen on the slide  
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Staining   Process of adding dye to the specimen on the slide  
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Resolution   How clear the image appears. Resolution decreased with magnification  
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Magnification   How much the image is enlarged. Calculated by multiplying the eyepiece lens power with the objective lens power.  
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