Question

directions: using the previous bit.ly link, please provide a basic definition for each of the different microscope parts labeled on the front page. objective lens: coarse focus: fine focus: light source: diaphragm: stage: slide holder: ocular lens/eyepiece:

Explanation:

• Objective Lens: A lens that magnifies the specimen.
• Coarse Focus: Adjusts the focus roughly for initial viewing.
• Fine Focus: Makes small, precise focus - adjustments.
• Light Source: Provides illumination for the specimen.
• Diaphragm: Controls the amount of light reaching the specimen.
• Stage: Holds the specimen - slide in place.
• Slide Holder: Keeps the slide stable on the stage.
• Ocular Lens/Eyepiece: The lens through which the viewer looks, further magnifies the image.

Answer:

• Objective Lens: A lens that magnifies the specimen.
• Coarse Focus: Adjusts the focus roughly for initial viewing.
• Fine Focus: Makes small, precise focus - adjustments.
• Light Source: Provides illumination for the specimen.
• Diaphragm: Controls the amount of light reaching the specimen.
• Stage: Holds the specimen - slide in place.
• Slide Holder: Keeps the slide stable on the stage.
• Ocular Lens/Eyepiece: The lens through which the viewer looks, further magnifies the image.