Parts of a Microscope Diagram | Quizlet

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Microscope

device that produces magnified images of structures that are too small to see with the unaided eye

<p>device that produces magnified images of structures that are too small to see with the unaided eye</p>
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Stage

Where the slide is placed

<p></p><p>Where the slide is placed</p>
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Light source

Light used under the stage to shine up through the slide and assist in observing what is on the slide.

<p></p><p>Light used under the stage to shine up through the slide and assist in observing what is on the slide.</p>
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Course Adjustment

Large knob used to move the stage up and down for focusing on low and middle power.

<p></p><p>Large knob used to move the stage up and down for focusing on low and middle power.</p>
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Fine Adjustment

the small knob which moves the body tube to produce small changes in focus.

<p></p><p>the small knob which moves the body tube to produce small changes in focus.</p>
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Diaphragm

Controls the amount of light passing through the opening of the stage

<p></p><p>Controls the amount of light passing through the opening of the stage</p>
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Base

The bottom of the microscope that supports the microscope.

<p></p><p>The bottom of the microscope that supports the microscope.</p>
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Nose Piece

hold the objective lenses and allows them to be changed

<p></p><p>hold the objective lenses and allows them to be changed</p>
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Eye Piece

the part you look at with your eye (10x magnification)

<p></p><p>the part you look at with your eye (10x magnification)</p>
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Objective Lens

The lens of a compound microscope closest to the object; common powers are 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x

<p></p><p>The lens of a compound microscope closest to the object; common powers are 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x</p>
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Arm

Supports the body tube and connects it to the base

<p></p><p>Supports the body tube and connects it to the base</p>
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Stage Clips

These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage

<p></p><p>These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage</p>
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Body Tube

The piece of the microscope that connect the ocular piece and the nose piece