Microscope Parts and Functions

Front

What is the first step when looking at a specimen on your slide?

Back

Always start with the low objective lens.

Front

How should you carry the microscope?

Back

By the arm and base.

Front

What are the types of lenses that magnify in a microscope?

Back

Objective lenses consist of low 4X, medium 10X, and high 40X.

Front

If you move your slide to the right while looking through the microscope, which direction does it appear to move?

Back

It appears to move to the left.

Front

What is a light microscope that has more than one lens called?

Back

A compound microscope.

Front

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

The eyepiece, or ocular lens, magnifies the image further after it passes through the objective lens.

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 role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

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

Front

What does the term 'magnification' refer to in microscopy?

Back

Magnification refers to the process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

Front

What is the difference between the objective lens and the ocular lens?

Back

The objective lens is located near the specimen and provides initial magnification, while the ocular lens is located at the eyepiece and further magnifies the image.