Parts of the Microscope and Their Function On

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Parts of the Microscope and Their Function On the next slide there is an

Parts of the Microscope and Their Function On the next slide there is an image of a microscope, very similar to the scopes we use in class. Click on the boxes to see the name and function of each part of the microscope.

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#1 Tube – Reflects light up to the viewers eye Click Here to Return

#1 Tube – Reflects light up to the viewers eye Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#2 Nosepiece– Holds the low and high power objective lenses; can be rotated to

#2 Nosepiece– Holds the low and high power objective lenses; can be rotated to change power. Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#3 Low Power Objective – The first lens you use. 10 x Click Here

#3 Low Power Objective – The first lens you use. 10 x Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#4 Medium Power Objective – Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#4 Medium Power Objective – Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#5 High Power Objective – The highest magnification used. 40 x. Click Here to

#5 High Power Objective – The highest magnification used. 40 x. Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#6 Stage Clips – Hold the slide in place. Click Here to Return to

#6 Stage Clips – Hold the slide in place. Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#7 Diaphragm – Regulates the amount of light on the specimen Click Here to

#7 Diaphragm – Regulates the amount of light on the specimen Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#8 Light Source – Projects light up through the diaphragm, the specimen, and the

#8 Light Source – Projects light up through the diaphragm, the specimen, and the lenses Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#9 Eye Piece—Contains the ocular lens. 10 x Click Here to Return to the

#9 Eye Piece—Contains the ocular lens. 10 x Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#10 Arm – Used to hold the microscope when carried Click Here to Return

#10 Arm – Used to hold the microscope when carried Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#11 Stage – Supports the slide being viewed Click Here to Return to the

#11 Stage – Supports the slide being viewed Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#12 Coarse Adjustment Knob – Moves the stage up and down for focusing Click

#12 Coarse Adjustment Knob – Moves the stage up and down for focusing Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#13 Fine Adjustment Knob – Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image Click

#13 Fine Adjustment Knob – Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#14 Base – Supports the microscope Click Here to Return to the Main Slide

#14 Base – Supports the microscope Click Here to Return to the Main Slide