Base.
Base: The bottom of the microscope, used for support.
Which part provides support to the microscope?
The Microscope Base
The base provides stability and support for the microscope when it is upright. The base also typically holds the illuminator, or light source.
What are the functions of the parts of the microscope?
Microscope Parts and Functions
| Microscope Parts | Microscope Parts Functions |
|---|---|
| Arm | Used to carry the microscope |
| Stage | Platform where the slide with the specimen is placed |
| Stage Clips | Holds the slide in place on the stage |
| Eyepiece (containing ocular lens) | Magnifies the image for the viewer |
Which part of the microscope holds and supports the specimen?
Stage – This is the section on which the specimen is placed for viewing. They have stage clips that hold the specimen slides in place. The most common stage is a mechanical stage, which allows the control of the slides by moving the slides using the mechanical knobs on the stage instead of moving it manually.
What part of the microscope supports the slide being viewed?
Stage
Stage: The flat platform that supports the slides. Stage clips hold the slides in place.
What are parts of microscope?
The three basic, structural components of a compound microscope are the head, base and arm.
- Head/Body houses the optical parts in the upper part of the microscope.
- Base of the microscope supports the microscope and houses the illuminator.
- Arm connects to the base and supports the microscope head.
Which part of the microscope gives support to its entire weight?
Base: This supports the weight of the microscope.
What part of the microscope brings the object into focus?
Coarse Adjustment Knob
Coarse Adjustment Knob– The coarse adjustment knob located on the arm of the microscope moves the stage up and down to bring the specimen into focus.
What part of the microscope holds the ocular lens?
PARTS OF THE MICROSCOPE
| A | B |
|---|---|
| EYEPIECE | This part allows you to view the image on the stage and contains the ocular lens. |
| NOSEPIECE | This part holds the objective lenses and is able to rotate to change magnification. |
| OBJECTIVE LENSES | These are found on the nosepiece and range from low to high power. |
Which part is used to hold the microscope in transferring from one place to another?
The microscope arm connects the eyepiece tube to the base.
This is the part you should hold when transporting a microscope.
What does the base do on a microscope?
Base: The bottom of the microscope, used for support Illuminator: A steady light source (110 volts) used in place of a mirror. Stage: The flat platform where you place your slides. Stage clips hold the slides in place.
What is the main parts of a microscope that magnifies?
The eyepiece, or ocular lens, is the part of the microscope that magnifies the image produced by the microscope’s objective so that it can be seen by the human eye.
What part of the microscope enables you to focus the light on the plant cell?
Light is focused on the specimen by the condenser lens and then collected by the objective lens of the microscope.
Where do you hold a microscope?
Always grip the microscope by the arm and put your hand beneath its base. Hold the scope upright at all times. Do not bump it against anything.
What is the right way to hold a microscope?
How to carry the microscope
- When carrying the microscope, hold its arm securely with both hands.
- When carrying the microscope, do not hold the focus knobs, eyepiece tube, stage, or other components as it may result in those parts coming off and cause of trouble.
How do we hold microscope?
Always carry the microscope with 2 hands—place one hand on the microscope arm and the other hand under the microscope base. Do not touch the objective lenses (i.e. the tips of the objectives). Keep the objectives in the scan position and keep the stage low when adding or removing slides.
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