Practical #1 Microscope

Question 1

Ocular Lense

Answer 1

Where you view the specimen

Question 2

Arm

Answer 2

Large piece connecting to the base that you carry the microscope with

Question 3

Mechanical Stage

Answer 3

Where the specimen is held

Question 4

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Answer 4

Large knob used for focusing the specimen

Question 5

Fine Focus

Answer 5

Small round knob used to fine-tune the specimen

Question 6

Forward/Backward Knob

Answer 6

Move the stage forward or backwards in order to see the specimen

Question 7

Lateral Stage Knob

Answer 7

Moves the stage left to right

Question 8

Light Switch

Answer 8

Turns on light

Question 9

Diaphragm

Answer 9

Controls the amount of light

Question 10

Slide Clip

Answer 10

Holds the slide and specimen in place

Question 11

Objective lenses

Answer 11

Low, Medium, High Magnifications 10x, 40x, 100x

Question 12

Revolving Nose Piece

Answer 12

Switches between magnifications

Question 13

Diopter Adjustment

Answer 13

Adjusts the ocular lenses for focus