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