PARTS

1. EYEPIECE

2. HEAD

3. STAGE

4. BASE

5. COARSE FOCUS/COARSE ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FUNCTION PARTS

1. The eyepiece, or ocular, magnifies the primary image produced by the objective; the eye can then use the full resolution capability of the objective. The microscope produces a virtual image of the specimen at the point of most distinct vision, generally 250 mm (10 in.)

2. The head this is also known as the body, it carries the optical parts in the upper part of the microscope.

3. The stage are often equipped with a mechanical device that holds the specimen slide in place and can smoothly translate the slide back and forth as well as from side to side

4. The base it acts as microscopes support. It also carries microscopic illuminators.

5. The coarse focus/coarse adjustment knob a rapid control which allows for quick focusing by moving the objective lens or stage up and down.

Answer:

Parts:

1. Eyepiece

2. Nosepiece

3. Stage

4. Base

5. Coarse Adjustment Knob

Function:

1. Magnifies the primary image produced by the object.

2. Holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power.

3. Holds the spicemen.

4. Supports the illuminator.

5. Allows for quick focusing by moving the objective lens or stage up and down.