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Parts of the Microscope

Terms in this set (15)

eyepiece (ocular lens)
contains magnifying lens (4x)
arm
supports the body tube
low power objective
provides total magnification of 40x and is the shortest objective
stage
Supports the slide being viewed
Opening of the stage
permits light to pass up to the eyepiece
fine adjustment knob
moves the body tube slightly to adjust the image
coarse adjustment knob
moves the body tube to focus the image
base
supports the microscope
illuminator condenser
produces light or reflects light up toward the eyepiece
diaphragm
regulates the amount of light passing up toward the eyepiece
Stageclips
hold the slide in place
high power objective (400)
medium power objective (100x)
low power objective (40x)
provides magnification
nosepiece
Holds the objectives and can be rotated to change the magnification
body tube
maintains the proper distance between the eyepiece and the objectives
mechanical stage
holds the slide in position for viewing and has two adjustable knobs that control the precise movement of the slide
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