Microscope Parts and Functions

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Honors Biology

Last updated 12:39 AM on 8/30/26
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Eyepiece

Contains the ocular lens

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Rotating Nosepiece

Holds the lenses; can be rotated to change magnification.

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Body Tube

Maintains the proper distance between lenses.

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Objective Lenses

Magnification of 4x, 10x, and 40x

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Arm

Use to support the microscope when carried

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Stage

Supports the slide being viewed

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Coarse Adjustment Knob

Moves the stage up and down for focusing at low power

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Stage Clips

Holds the slide in place

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Fine Adjustment Knob

Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image

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Diaphragm

Regulates the amount of light on the specimen

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Light Source

Projects light upwards toward the diaphragm, the specimen, and the lenses.

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Base

Supports the microscope