Microscope Parts and Their Functions

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Across
  1. 1. A small platform where the sample is placed.
  2. 4. The area of the circle of light one sees when looking into the microscope. As magnification goes up this area gets smaller.
  3. 6. Supports and stabilizes the microscope.
  4. 9. The lenses that are closest to the sample. They provide several different levels of magnification. In a classroom microscope this is usually 4x, 10x, and 40x.
  5. 10. Makes big adjustments to the focus(raises and lowers the stage quickly).
  6. 12. The object or specimen you are looking at under the microscope. Example; onion cells, pond water.
Down
  1. 2. The part you look through to see the sample; usually magnifies 10x.
  2. 3. Makes small adjustments to the foocus(raises and lowers the stage slowly).
  3. 5. Adjusts the amount of light that reaches the sample.
  4. 7. The source of illumination for the sample.
  5. 8. Holds the slide in place.
  6. 11. Supports the objectives and the eyepiece.