Microscope Parts and Functions

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

The ________ of the microscope would show you the MOST zoomed in image, or the SMALLEST field of view.

• low power objective
• medium power objective
• high power objective
• stage

What power do you start with when using a microscope?

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

Identify # 3 on the microscope diagram.

• Base

• Arm

• Eyepiece

• Light source

Identify # 5 on the microscope diagram.

• Stage

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Stage clips

Holds the slide in place

• Stage

• Stage Clips

• Base

What part of the microscope is 2?

• revolving nosepiece

• body tube

• objective lens