Parts of the Microscope

Which has an opening at the center that allows light to pass through the specimen?

• eyepiece

• mirror

• stage

• pillar

Which part is the stable structure on which the weight of the microscope rests?

• arm

• base

• stage

• pillar

Which are attached to the revolving nosepiece with their magnifying power indicated at the sides?

• adjustment knobs

• body tube

• objectives

• ocular

Megan will view the cardiac muscle under the microscope. Where will she place the glass slide?

• eyepiece

• condenser

• mirror

• stage

Your teacher asked you to carry the microscope from the cabinet to her table. What are the two parts that you should hold to carry the microscope properly?

• arm and base

• arm and body tube

• body tube and draw tube

• base and draw tube

Which of the following is the objective lens?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 10

Which of the following collects and reflects light through the object or specimen?

• 1

• 5

• 8

• 9

This part is used for focusing the Low Power Objective (LPO).

• 5

• 7

• 8

• 10

What part of the microscope holds the objectives and facilitates their movement?

• coarse adjustment knob

• fine adjustment knob

• inclination joint

• revolving nosepiece

What is the magnification of oil immersion objective?

• 4x

• 10x

• 45x

• 100x