Parts of a Microscope II

Front

What is the body tube in a microscope?

Back

The body tube is the part of the microscope that connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses, allowing light to travel from the specimen to the viewer's eye.

Front

What is the function of the ocular lens (eyepiece)?

Back

The ocular lens, or eyepiece, is the lens at the top of the microscope that the viewer looks through to see the magnified image of the specimen.

Front

What is the rotating nose piece?

Back

The rotating nose piece is a part of the microscope that holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between different lenses to change magnification.

Front

What are stage clips used for?

Back

Stage clips are metal clips on the stage of the microscope that hold the slide in place so it does not move while being viewed.

Front

What is the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used to move the stage up or down quickly to bring the specimen into general focus.

Front

What is the fine adjustment knob?

Back

The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to the focus of the microscope, allowing for a clearer image.

Front

What is the stage in a microscope?

Back

The stage is the flat platform where the slide is placed for viewing under the microscope.

Front

What is the light source in a microscope?

Back

The light source provides illumination to the specimen, making it easier to see the details when viewed through the microscope.

Front

What is the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

The diaphragm is a part of the microscope that controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen, helping to enhance contrast.

Front

What are objective lenses?

Back

Objective lenses are the lenses located on the rotating nose piece that provide different levels of magnification for viewing the specimen.