Microscope Vocab Flashcards by Mairen Smith

Q

Eyepiece

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Used to see and magnify the specimen

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Revolving nosepiece

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Rotates to move the objective lenses into place

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Objective lense

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Magnify the specimen

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Stage

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Holds the specimen

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Stage clips

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Hold the specimen in place

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Light

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Illuminates the specimen

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Diaphragm

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Adjust the amount of light

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Coarse adjustment knob

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Major focus

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Fine adjustment knob

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Minor focus

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Arm

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Holds the microscope together and used for carrying

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Base

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Acts as a stand

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