Microscope Parts Quiz

What is the purpose of the objective lenses of a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place

• To illuminate the specimen

• To magnify the specimen

Which part of the microscope is used to look at the specimen?

• stage

• eyepiece

• condenser

What is the function / job of the stage and clips on a microscope?

• To hold and secure the specimen being observed.

• To focus the image being observed.

• To adjust the magnification of the microscope.

Which part of the microscope provides the light source?

• eyepiece

• stage

• lens

• illuminator

What are the two main types of adjustment knobs?

• objective and eyepiece

• convex and concave

• Coarse and Fine

What is the other name for the objective lens in a microscope?

• scanning lens

• viewing lens

• magnifying lens

What is the purpose of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To allow the viewer to see the magnified image.

• To control the intensity of the light source.

Which part of the microscope holds the specimen?

• stage clips

• eyepiece

• base

• lens

What is the function of the illuminator in a microscope?

• provide light

• magnify the specimen

• hold the specimen in place

Which part of the microscope is responsible for adjusting the focus?

• stage

• coarse adjustment knob

• eyepiece