Microscopes

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To magnify the image and allow the viewer to see the specimen.

• To provide illumination for the specimen.

• To adjust the focus of the microscope.

Which part of the microscope supports the slide being observed?

• lens

• base

• eyepiece

• stage

What is the purpose of the objective lens in a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen

• To illuminate the specimen

• To hold the specimen in place

• To adjust the focus of the microscope

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

• Magnify the specimen

• Illuminate the specimen

• Hold and position the specimen being observed

• Adjust the focus of the microscope

Which part of the microscope controls the amount of light passing through the slide?

• diaphragm

• lens

• stage

• eyepiece

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• To adjust the focus

• To hold the specimen

• To magnify the image

• To control the amount of light

Which part of the microscope is used to focus the image?

• eyepiece

• stage

• condenser

• objective lens

What is the function of the arm in a microscope?

• Magnification

• Focusing

• Illumination

• Support and stability

Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the magnification?

• objective lens

• eyepiece

• stage

• condenser

What is the purpose of the base in a microscope?

• Stability and support

• Magnification of the specimen

• Adjusting the focus

• Holding the light source