Microscope Parts & Care

What is I?

• body tube

• arm/neck

• stage

• base

You should always carry the microscope by the

• arm and base
• arm and body tube
• arm only
• the objectives

When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the

• low objective lens
• medium objective lens
• high objective lens
• super extra high power lens

The__________ sharpens the image under high magnification.

• the diaphragm
• fine adjustment knob
• coarse adjustment knob
• the ocular

The _______focuses the image under low power.

• revolving nosepiece
• fine adjustment knob
• coarse adjustment knob
• arm/neck

What power do you start with when using a microscope?

• High power
• Medium power
• Low power
• Extra high power

Never use this when on high power.

• Fine adjustment
• Diaphragm
• Course adjustment
• Stage clips

What is the function of stage clips?

• To move the objectives
• To keep the slide secure
• To adjust the focus
• To look through

What is G?

• Stage

• Arms

• Stage Clips

• Ocular Lens

What is J?

• Stage

• Stage Clips

• Diaphragm

• Base