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Parts of the Microscope
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
06/21/2010

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Ocular
Definition

Eyepiece through which you view objects. (magnifies the image projected by the objectives = compound)

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Nosepiece
Definition

Rotating piece that  holds the three objectives

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Objective
Definition

Magnifies the object  being viewed – 3 objectives

Scanning (3-5x), low power (10x), high power (40x)

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Mechanical Stage
Definition

Moves the slide closer or farther from the objectives

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Specimen Holder
Definition

Keeps the  slide in place on the stage

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Coarse Adjustment Knob
Definition

Used to move the stage to the necessary distance from the  objectives

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Fine Adjustment Knob
Definition

Used to make fine adjustments to the image – to bring fuzzy images into focus

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Condenser
Definition

Focuses light on the object being viewed

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Diaphrgam 
Definition

Alters the intensity of light being used to view the  object

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Voltage Control Dial
Definition

Controls the amount of light being used to view the object

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