Microscope Parts & Function Review

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 ________ 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

Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X  

• 10x
• 55x
• 65x
• 550x

Never use this when on high power.

• Fine adjustment
• Diaphragm
• Coarse adjustment or focus
• Stage clips

What part of the microscope is 1?

• arm

• body tube

• ocular lens

What part of the microscope is 2?

• revolving nosepiece

• body tube

• objective lens

What part of the microscope is 3?

• revolving nosepiece

• body tube

• objective lens

What part of the microscope is 7?

• diaphragm

• stage

• base