| A | B |
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| stage | Platform used to support the microscope slide |
| base | provides support for the entire microscope |
| body tube | connects the eyepiece to the nosepiece |
| light source | Source of light that is seen reflected into the eyepiece |
| diaphragm | controls the amount of light |
| nose piece | holds all of the objectives |
| arm | supports the body tube |
| stage clip | holds the slide in place |
| field of vision | what is seen through the eye piece |
| low power objective | lens that magnifies least |
| high power objective | lens that magnifies most |
| eyepiece | lens at the top of the body tube |
| coarse adjustment knob | used to focus under low power |
