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
TERM
Stage
DEFINITION
Where the slide is placed
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Light source
DEFINITION
Light used under the stage to shine up through the slide and assist in observing what is on the slide.
TERM
Course Adjustment
DEFINITION
Large knob used to move the stage up and down for focusing on low and middle power.
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Fine Adjustment
DEFINITION
the small knob which moves the body tube to produce small changes in focus.
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Diaphragm
DEFINITION
Controls the amount of light passing through the opening of the stage
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Base
DEFINITION
The bottom of the microscope that supports the microscope.
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Nose Piece
DEFINITION
hold the objective lenses and allows them to be changed
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Eye Piece
DEFINITION
the part you look at with your eye (10x magnification)
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Objective Lens
DEFINITION
The lens of a compound microscope closest to the object; common powers are 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x
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Arm
DEFINITION
Supports the body tube and connects it to the base
TERM
Stage Clips
DEFINITION
These are used to hold a slide in place on the stage
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