microscopes

What piece controls the amount of light that enters the microscope ?

• Aperture

• Diaphragm

• Light Source

• Arm

What piece is the platform that supports the microscope slide?

• Base

• Diaphragm

• Stage Clips

• Stage

True of False: If the adjustment knobs are not turning, you should force them to turn.

• True

• False

Which of the following should you NOT do when handling a microscope?

• Only use lens paper for cleaning

• Carry with one hand

• Always store covered

• Be careful of cords

What is the function of the structure labeled #10?

• controls amount of light that passes through the slide
• it is used to change the magnification of the object
• it holds that slide in place
• it is used to carry the microscope

When observing a specimen using the 10x eyepiece and the high-powered objective (40x), what is the total magnification that the specimen is being observed?

• 400X

• 40X

• 100X

• 4000X

Which objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

• low power objective

• medium power objective

• high power objective

• extra high power objective

A nucleus is found within...

• Eukaryotic cells

• Prokaryotic cells

What piece supports the microscope and is used to transport the microscope from one place to another?

• Eyepiece

• Stage

• Base

• Light Source

What piece is a larger knob usually found on either the body tube or the arm and it is used to focus the image under low power?

• Aperture

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Diaphragm

• Coarse Adjustment Knob