Microscope.txt

What part of the microscope increases or decreases the light intensity?

Iris diaphragm
What part of the microscope is the platform that supports a microscope slide?

Stage
What part of the microscope concentrates light onto the specimen?

Condensor
What part of the microscope causes stage (or objective lens) to move upward or downward?

Adjustment knob
After light passes through the specimen, it next enters this lens system?

Objective lens system
What part of the microscope holds a microscope slide in position?

Stage clip (slide clip)
What part of the microscope contains a lens at the top of the body tube?

Eyepeice (ocular)
What part of the microscope serves as a handle for carrying the microscope?

Arm
What part of the microscope is the part to which the objective lenses are attached?

Nosepeice
What is the circular area seen through the eyepiece?

Field of view

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Microscope.txt

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10/12/2011, 11:26:53 PM

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