microscope functions M

holds the high and low objective lenses; can be rotated to change the lenses

• nosepiece

• diaphragm

supports the slide being viewed

• stage

• arm

projects light upwards through the diaphragm, specimen, and the lenses

• eye piece

• light source

Has magnification from 4x to 40x so you can see the specimen closer

• objective lenses

• body tube

moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image; the small knob

• course adjustments knob

• fine adjustment

regulates the amount of light that gets in

• eye piece

• diaphragm

holds the slide in place

• stage

• stage clips

Moves the stage up and down to focus

• course adjustment knob

• fine adjustment knob

used to support the microscope when it is carried

• arm

• body tube

supports the microscope

• base

• objective lenses