1. Increases or decreases the light intensity:.2. Platform that supports a microscope slide:.3. Concentrates light onto the specimen:.4. Causes stage (or objective lens) to move upward or downward:.5. After light passes through the specimen, it next enters this lens system:.6. Holds a microscope slide in position:.7. Contains a lens at the top of the body tube:.8. Serves as a handle for carrying the microscope:.9. Part to which the objective lenses are attached:.10. Circular area seen through the eyepiece:.

Definition of the body parts of a Microscope.

Explanation:

1. Increases or decreases the light intensity: Iris diaphragm

2. Platform that supports a microscope slide: Mechanical stage

3. Concentrates light onto the specimen: Condenser

4. Causes stage (or objective lens) to move upward or downward: Nose piece

5. After light passes through the specimen, it next enters this lens system: Condenser

6. Holds a microscope slide in position:

Mechanical stage

7. Contains a lens at the top of the body tube: Diopter Adjustment

8. Serves as a handle for carrying the microscope: Frame or Arm

9. Part to which the objective lenses are attached: Nose piece

10. Circular area seen through the eyepiece: Occular lens