Microscope Flashcard

Front

These 2 parts of the microscope support the entire microscope.

Back

Arm; Base

Front

In a compound light microscope, there is a steady light source. What is the part that emits light called?

Back

Illuminator

Front

What is the part that rotates the objective lenses?

Back

Nose piece

Front

What is the purpose of the stage?

Back

To mount the specimen

Front

Which objective lense is used to locate the specimen?

Back

Low power objective lense

Front

What is the part that holds the eyepiece lens at the top and the objective lenses at the bottom?

Back

Body Tube

Front

What is the purpose of the diaphragm on the microscope?

Back

It regulates the amount of light.

Front

Which adjustment knob is used for first focusing? (I.e. moving the stage closer or farther away from the objective lenses).

Back

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Front

Which objective lense allows greater magnification?

Back

High power objective lense

Front

Which adjustment knob is used for final focusing?

Back

Fine Adjustment Knob