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arm
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controls
Fine adjustment knob
inclination Joint
supports
base
objectives
draw tube
mirror



The compound microscope is classified into three main parts: Mechanical,
Illuminating and Magnifying. The mechanical part comprises of 1)____
which
holds the objectives and revolving nosepiece in place. The coarse adjustment knob
allows the movement of the tube upward or downward. On the other hand, the
2)______
brings the specimen into sharp focus.
In addition, the stage and stage clips 3)_____
__and holds the specimen in place.
Further, 4)_______
provides 5)_______
to the compound microscope while the
is curved shape used for holding the compound microscope when
transporting The 7).______ supports the compound microscope when it is in inclined
position
The illuminating part consists of the 8) ______which allows light to pass through
the diaphragm and that 9)_____the amount of light. Further, the magnifying part
comprises of the
10)______which is a lens that attaches to a body tube. The
specimens are magnified by the 11)______which are classified into Scanner, low
power objective, high power objective and oil immersion.​