Microscope: Parts & Their Function Quiz

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 _______focuses the image under low power.

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

The__________ sharpens the image under high magnification.

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

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

Source of light usually situated at the bottom/ base of the microscope

• Eyepiece
• Diaphragm
• Objective
• Illuminator

Used to hold the slides in place

• Stage
• Stage Clips
• Diaphragm
• Arm

Part 1

• Eyepiece
• Body Tube
•  Arm
• Objective