Parts of A Microscope

Front

What part of the microscope holds the slides in place?

Back

Stage clips

Front

Which part of the microscope supports the head and nosepiece?

Back

Arm

Front

What is the part of the microscope that the red arrow is pointing towards if it is the flat surface where slides are placed?

Back

Stage

Front

What part of the microscope provides light for viewing the specimen?

Back

Light source

Front

Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and can rotate 360º?

Back

Nose piece

Front

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

To magnify the image of the specimen for viewing.

Front

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What part of the microscope is used to focus the image?

Back

Focus knob

Front

What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The bottom part that supports the microscope and keeps it stable.

Front

What are objective lenses used for in a microscope?

Back

To magnify the specimen at different levels.