Microscope (Parts and Functions)

This microscope part moves the BODY TUBE up and down.

• fine adjustment knob

• coarse adjustment knob

• stage

• arm

Platform which supports the slide.

• diaphragm

• stage clips

• staging area

• stage

Never use the ____________________________ to focus a specimen on HIGH POWER.

• fine adjustment knob

• mirror

• coarse adjustment knob

• ocular

The magnification of the ocular TIMES the magnification of the objective lens is called: ______________________.

• absolute magnification

• scientific notation

• total magnification

• a hypthesis

Help secure the slide and keep it from moving.

• low power objective lens

• diaphragm

• stage clips

Also known as the eyepiece; you look through this lens.

• ocular

• binocular

• low power objective lens

Regulates (controls) the AMOUNT of light entering the lens.

• high power objective lens

• low power objective lens

• ocular

• diaphragm

Curved; one of the two parts used to safely carry the microscope in the lab.

• base

• body tube

• arm

U-shaped; found at the bottom; support this with your hand to help safely carry the microscope.

• base

• arm

• mirror

• sub stage lamp

Rotates to allow low and high power objective lenses to click and "lock" into place.

• diaphragm

• mirror

• revolving nosepiece

• ocular