Microscope Parts

The ocular lens functions as...

• the base of the microscope

• the eye piece

• the light adjustment

• the focal point

When carrying a microscope you should hold it by...

• the base

• the head

• the nosepiece

• the arm

When looking at a specimen, you should always begin with which objective lens magnification?

• 40x

• 10x

• 4x

• 100x

You should never touch the glass of which of the following parts of your microscope with bare hands: (check all that apply)

• The ocular lens

• The objective lens

• The apertature

• The illuminator

True or False: Use of the stage clip is optional?

• True

• False

If you look through the ocular lens and you cannot see your specimen, you should begin by using the...

• fine adjustment knob

• stage control knobs

• course adjustment knob

• a stronger objective lens

If your specimen is VERY blurry, you should use the _____________ adjustment to focus.

• course

• fine

Once your specimen is reasonably focused, you should use the ___________ ____________________ for achieve optimal viewing.

• fine adjustment

• course adjustment

True or False: You can adjust the ocular lenses to fit your eye width.

• True

• False

The stage of a microscope is where...

• you will turn on your illuminator.

• you will place your prepared slide.

• you will view your specimen.

• you will watch a performance.