Microscope Parts & Function Review

Front

What part of the microscope should you always carry it by?

Back

Arm and base.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

Which part of the microscope is responsible for turning the objective lenses?

Back

Revolving nosepiece.

Front

When starting to look at a specimen, which objective lens should you use first?

Back

Low objective lens.

Front

What part of the microscope do you look through?

Back

Eyepiece.

Front

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

Back

The stage holds the slide in place for viewing.

Front

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used to make large adjustments to the focus.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

The fine adjustment knob is used for making small adjustments to the focus.

Front

What does the base of the microscope do?

Back

The base provides stability and support for the microscope.

Front

What is the role of the objective lenses?

Back

Objective lenses magnify the specimen being viewed.