Parts of the Microscope and Their Function NOTE: The actual microscope on the quiz is in your 8 pocket folder. You only need to know the parts on that

Parts of the Microscope Parts of the Microscope and Their Functionand Their Function

NOTE:NOTE: The actual microscope on The actual microscope on the quiz is in your 8 pocket folder.the quiz is in your 8 pocket folder.

You only need to know the parts You only need to know the parts on that paper (this PowerPoint on that paper (this PowerPoint has a few extra parts.has a few extra parts.

The term with the * is the one on the quiz The term with the * is the one on the quiz (they have multiple names):(they have multiple names):

* aperture control (also called diaphragm)* aperture control (also called diaphragm) * arm (also called neck)* arm (also called neck) * focus control is the same thing as * focus control is the same thing as

adjustment knob (also called coarse adjustment knob (also called coarse adjustment)adjustment)

nosepiece (also called rotating objectives)nosepiece (also called rotating objectives)

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#9 Eye Piece—The part you look at with your eye. Usually 10 X magnification.

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#10 Neck – Used to safely transport microscope


#11 Stage – Slides are placed on this


#12 Coarse Adjustment – Used to make large changes in focus. NOTE Never use this when viewing on high power


#13 Fine Adjustment – Used to small adjustments of focus


#14 Base – Used to safely transport the microscope


#1 Tube – Reflects light up to the viewers eye


#2 Rotating Objects – Allows for quick change of objectives


#3 Low Power Objective – The first lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 4 X


#4 Medium Power Objective – The second lens you use when doing proper microscope work. Usually 10 X


#5 High Power Objective – The highest magnification used. Usually 43 X. NEVER use the course adjustment when using this lens.


#6 Stage Clips – Use to keep the slide in place.


#7 Diaphragm – Use to vary the amount of light passing through the slide. Usually it is better if the amount of light is low.


#8 Light Source – Sends light up through the diaphragm and through the slide for viewing

Lets take a look!http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/

Microscope quiz: http://www.mesacc.edu/~johnson/labtools/Dmicrosco

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Parts of the Microscope and Their Function NOTE: The actual microscope on the quiz is in your 8 pocket folder. You only need to know the parts on that