Microscope parts and functions

Front

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

Back

Arm and base.

Front

Which objective lens shows the MOST zoomed in image?

Back

High power objective.

Front

What are the lenses that consist of low 4X, medium 10X, and high 43X?

Back

Objective Lenses.

Front

What is used to turn on the light source of the microscope?

Back

Light Switch.

Front

When looking at a specimen on your slide, which objective lens should you start with?

Back

Low objective lens.

Front

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

To magnify the image further, typically 10X.

Front

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place for viewing.

Front

What does the diaphragm control in a microscope?

Back

The amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the role of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

To bring the specimen into general focus.

Front

What is the function of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

To sharpen the focus of the specimen.