Parts of a Microscope

• Objective Lenses

• Eyepiece Lenses

• Condenser Lenses

• Projection Lenses

Body

• Connects the eyepiece to the objectives

• Supports the microscope stage

• Houses the light source

• Adjusts the focus of the lenses

Nosepiece

• Holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification

• Supports the stage and allows for movement of the slide

• Contains the light source for illuminating the specimen

• Adjusts the focus of the objective lenses

Diaphragm

• Helps you adjust the amount of light that reaches the specimen

• Controls the focus of the microscope

• Magnifies the specimen for better visibility

• Stabilizes the microscope during use

Stage

• Phase

• Step

• Stage

• Level

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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Mirror/light

• Projects light upwards to allow you to see the specimen

• Blocks light to enhance contrast

• Reflects light to create shadows

• Absorbs light to reduce glare

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What is the term used to describe a substance that can accept protons or donate electron pairs in a chemical reaction?

• Acid

• Base

• Salt

• Solvent

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What is the term used for the lens you look through at the top of a microscope?

• Objective Lens

• Eyepiece

• Condenser Lens

• Stage Clip

• Nosepiece

• Eyepiece

• Objective Lens

• Stage

Base

• The top part of the microscope

• The bottom part of the microscope

• The lens of the microscope

• The stage of the microscope