Parts of Microscope

What is the correct name for the part of the microscope labeled #3?

• base

• course objective

• arm

• stage

What part of the microscope should you use to carry it?

• 1

• 4

• 6

• 11

What is the function of the arm?

• to look through

• to move the body tube

• to carry the microscope

• to change objectives

What is the function of the eyepiece?

• to look through

• to move the body tube

• to carry the microscope

• to change objectives

What is the correct name for the part of the microscope labeled #12?

• eyepiece

• base

• nosepiece

• arm

Which part of the microscope is used to hold down the slide (the clips)?

• 12

• 9

• 6

• 4

Where do you place what you are going to observe on the microscope?

• on the eyepiece

• on the base

• on the mirror

• on the stage

What part of the microscope is the source of light?

• mirror

• nosepiece

• arm

• base

What is the correct name for the part of the microscope labeled #10?

• eyepiece

• base

• fine adjustment

• arm

Which part of the microscope is used to hold two lenses at a distance (the body tube)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4