Answer Sheet 02

THE MICROSCOPE

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Parts and Functions of a Compound Light Microscope

Figure 2.1. Compound Light Microscope.

Table 2.1. Parts and functions of a compound light microscope.
See Parts of Classification
numbere Compound (Optical, Function
d parts in Light Illuminating,
Figure Microscope Mechanical)
2.1
[1] Eyepiece Tube Mechanical It holds the eyepieces in place above the objective
lens.
[2] Revolving Mechanical It holds two or more objective lenses of different
Nosepiece magnifications and allows one of them to be
positioned over the slide.
[3] Scanning Optical A lens that provides the lowest magnification
Objective (4x) power of all objective lenses.
[4] Low Power Optical A lens that is next the shortest objective and it is
Objective the most useful lens for viewing slides.
Lens (10x)
[5] High Power Optical A lens that is useful for observing fine details.
Objective
Lens (40x)
[6] Stage Clips Mechanical It holds the slides in place.

[7] Condenser Illuminating

It provides an area of evenly-illuminated light in
the field of view at the specimen slide and
concentrates that light into a light cone onto the
specimen.
[8] Illuminator Illuminating Is the light source for the microscope and can be
adjusted to suit the preference and the object that
are viewing.
[9] Eyepiece/Ocul Optical It magnifies the image produced by the
ar Lens microscope’s objective so that it can be viewed by
the observer.
[10] Arm Mechanical It connects to the base and it supports the
microscope head. It is also used to carry the
microscope.
[11] Stage Mechanical It is where the specimen is placed for observation.

[12] Coarse Mechanical It is a rapid control that allows for quick focusing
Adjustment by moving the objective lens or stage up and down.
Knob
[13] Fine Mechanical It is a slow but precise control used to fine focus
Adjustment the image when viewing at higher magnifications.
Knob
[14] Base Mechanical It served as a support in the microscope.