Parts of Microscope

• What is the magnification of the ocular eyepiece?

  Typically 10X
• What color code is associated with the scanner objective?

  Red color code
• What is the magnification of the scanner objective?

  4X magnification
• What color code is associated with the low power objective?

  Yellow color code
• What is the magnification of the low power objective?

  10X magnification
• What color code is associated with the high power objective?

  Blue color code
• What is the magnification of the high power objective?

  40X magnification
• What color code is associated with the oil immersion objective?

  White color code
• What is the magnification of the oil immersion objective?

  100X magnification
• What is the function of the mirror in a microscope?

  Reflects light rays to the microscope
• What does the diaphragm do in a microscope?

  Regulates the amount of light passing through
• What is the purpose of the Abbe condenser?

  Distributes light evenly and adjusts contrast
• What does the draw tube hold in a microscope?

  Holds the ocular eyepiece
• What is the function of the body tube?

  Connects the draw tube to the revolving nosepiece
• What is the purpose of the revolving nosepiece?

  Holds and adjusts the objective lenses
• How does the coarse adjustment function in a microscope?

  Focuses the specimen rapidly
• What is the role of the fine adjustment in a microscope?

  Focuses the specimen slowly and precisely
• What does the arm of the microscope connect?

  Connects head/body to pillar/base
• Where is the specimen placed for examination?

  On the stage
• What is the function of stage clips?

  Holds the specimen in place
• What does the pillar connect in a microscope?

  Connects arm and stage to base
• What is the purpose of the base in a microscope?

  Supports the whole microscope