Microbiology and Parasitology

Module 1 - Laboratory
Name: Roda C. Sindol Section: Practical Nursing II Date: July 22, 2020

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I. Label the parts of the microscope.

Ocular Lens (eyepiece)

Revolving Nosepiece

Arm

Objective Lens

Rack Stop

Stage
Stage Clip

Condenser
Coarse Adjustment Knob

Fine Adjustment Knob Illuminator

Base
II. Give the functions of the following parts of the microscope

1. Eyepiece - contains the lens that allows you to view the

specimen.

2. Eyepiece tube - maintains the proper distance between

the eyepiece and the objective lens.

3. Objective lenses - collects light coming through the

object and magnifies it.

4. Nose piece - holds objective lens in place.

5. The Adjustment knobs - moves the stage or upper part

of microscope.

6. Stage - holds and support microscope slides containing

the specimen.

7. Aperture - and adjustable opening in a camera’s lens.

8. Microscopic illuminator - the light source located below

the specimen.

9. Condenser - focuses the ray of light through the

specimen.

10. Diaphragm - controls the amount of light that comes

through the aperture.

11. Condenser Focus Knob - moves the stage slightly to

help you sharpen or fine tune the specimen.

12. Abbe Condenser - concentrates the light into a

beam.

13. The Rack Stop - an adjustment that determines how

close the objective lens can get to the slide.