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What are the parts and functions of the parts of a microscope?

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A. Mechanical Parts

1. Draw Tube

where the eyepiece is attached

2. Body Tube

holds the dust shield and the revolving nosepiece

3. Adjustment Screws

3.1. Coarse Adjustment Knob

use for the low power objective

3.2. Fine Adjustment Knob

use for the high power and oil-immersion objective

4. Arm

to hold the microscope

5. Inclination Joint

use to tilt the microscope for a better look

6. Pillar

attached to the base also supports the microscope

7. Base

supports the entire microscope

8. Dust Shield

protects the objectives

9. Revolving Nosepiece

where the objectives are attached

10. Stage

to support or where the slide is put

11. Stage Clips

used to hold the slide

12. Stage Opening

where the light will pass during observing in stage

13. Mirror Rack

used to hold the mirror

B. Illuminating Parts

14. Condenser

used to concentrate light

15. Iris Diaphragm

used to regulate light

16. Mirror

used to direct light

C. Magnifying Parts

17. Eyepiece/Ocular

where the observer peeps or look in to seek the specimen

18. Objectives

18.1. Low Power Objective

used to get the outline of the object

18.2. High Power Objective

used to study the object in detail

18.3. Oil-immersion Objective

used to study bacteria, microorganisms

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