Microscope Parts and Functions questions & answers graded A+

Microscope Parts and FunctionsDiaphragm - correct answer regulates/controls the amount of light coming through the stage opening. Body Tube - correct answer Maintains the proper distance between the eyepiece and the objective lens Stage - correct answer Where you place the specimen that you want to view Stage Clips - correct answer Holds the slides/specimen in place for viewing High Power objective - correct answer Magnifies image 40X found on the nosepiece Base - correct answer Support/bottom of the microscope, used to carry the microscope. Light Source - correct answer Provides light to enable us to see the specimen on the slide. Arm - correct answer Used in order to carry the microscope. Coarse Adjustment - correct answer moves the stage up or down a lot, used first when viewing the slide. ****NOT used when in high power**** Fine Adjustment - correct answer moves the stage a little, used to see details/focus. **When using high power this is the only knob used** Eyepiece - correct answer Used to view an object under the microscope, has a magnification power of 10X Nosepiece - correct answer Holds the objective lenses and rotates to change the magnification. Scanning Lens - correct answer Magnifies the image 4x and is found on the nosepiece Medium Power objective - correct answer Magnifies the image 10x and is found on the nosepiece Slide - correct answer Piece of glass we put objects on before viewing. Cover slip - correct answer Square piece of plastic that goes on top of an object before viewing under a microscope.