Exercise 3.1

Supports the microscope

• located at the base of the microscope.
• passes light directly upward through the microscope.

The platform that the slide rests on while being viewed.

small substage lens that cooncentrates the light on the specimen. Usually close to the inferior surface of the stage

Arm attached to the base of the condenser that regulates the amount of light passing through the condenser.

Used to focus on the specimen

Used for precise focusing once course focusing has been completed

Supports the objective lense system and the occular lens/ lenses

Vertical portion of the microscope connecting the base and head

• either one or two.
• superior end or body of the tube.

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