now that you have read about the parts and the function of the parts of a microscope, challenge your self and map your own Microscope by labeling the microscope below. beside label of the parts pick key application from the choices given below to describe the function of each part.

3. Diaphragm - known as the iris. Its found under the stage of the microscope and its primary role is to control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

4. Stage - the section on which the specimen is placed for viewing.

5. Stage Clip - hold the specimen slides in place.

6. Low-power Objectives - examining large specimens or surveying many smaller specimens.

7. High-power Objectives -ideal for observing very fine detail, such as nerve cells in the retina or the striations in skeletal muscle.

8. Revolving Nosepiece - holds two or more objective lenses and can be rotated to easily change power.

9. Arm - Supports the tube and connects it to the base.

10. Fine Adjustment Knob - slow but precise control used to fine focus the image when viewing at the higher magnifications.

11. Body Tube - separates the objective and the eyepiece and assures continuous alignment of the optics.

12. Coarse Adjustment Knob - allows for quick focusing by moving the objective lens or stage up and down. It is used for initial focusing.

13. Eyepiece - also known as the ocular. this is the part used to look through the microscope.