Microscope Components and Functions

A set of fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering the various components of a microscope and their specific functional roles based on the provided lecture notes.

The __________ is on the vertical side of the microscope and connects the base and body; it is used to help carry the microscope.

Arm

The __________ rests on a flat surface and supports the microscope; it is used to help carry the microscope.

Base

The __________ is used to get the image in focus under scanning or low-power objectives.

Coarse adjustment knob

The __________ concentrates and focuses the amount of light onto the microscope slide.

Condenser

The __________ adjusts the focus of the eyepiece to compensate for vision differences between the two eyes.

Diopter adjustment

You look through the __________ (ocular lenses) to make observations, which magnify the image $10\text{x}$.

Eyepieces

The __________ is used for fine-tuning the focus of the image under the high-power objective.

Fine adjustment knob

The __________ is located between the eyepiece and rotating nosepiece, providing support and a path for light.

Head (body)

The __________ is a knob that regulates the brightness of light.

Illuminator (light) control

The __________ turns on the light bulb.

Illuminator (light) switch

The __________ opens and closes the diaphragm, which adjusts the intensity of light entering the condenser and provides the ability to control image contrast.

Iris diaphragm lever

The __________ is the platform that holds the microscope slide.

Mechanical stage

The __________ are knobs that move the microscope slide on the stage.

Mechanical stage controls

The __________ include scanning, low-power, and high-power lenses that magnify the image of an object as it projects light upward.

Objective lenses

The __________ rotates objective lenses into position to achieve different magnifications.

Rotating nosepiece

The __________ or stage clips secure the microscope slide onto the mechanical stage.

Slide holder finger

The __________ is a lamp that allows light to enter the condenser, objective lens, and eyepiece.

Substage illuminator