Lab 1 (microscope terms)

Question 1

magnifies image prod. by objective lens

Answer 1

ocular lens (eyepiece)

Question 2

separates/aligns objective lens/eyepiece

Answer 2

body tube

Question 3

fine focuses image when viewing at higher magnification

Answer 3

fine adjustment knob

Question 4

moves objective lens closer to/or farther away from specimen

Answer 4

coarse adjustment knob

Question 5

holds object. lenses/attch. them to microscope head

Answer 5

nosepiece

Question 6

used to view fine details/structures

Answer 6

High power object. lens (40x)

Question 7

views initial overview of specimen

Answer 7

Low power object. lens (4x)

Question 8

holds specimen in place

Answer 8

stage clip

Question 9

provid. struct. support/facilitates safe handling

Answer 9

arm

Question 10

serves as support for specimen

Answer 10

base

Question 11

provid. light source for specimen

Answer 11

light source

Question 12

regulate amount of light that goes thru specimen

Answer 12

diaphragm

Question 13

balance betw. magnification/resolution for detailed examination

Answer 13

medium power object. lens (10x10)