Parts of a Microscope Quiz

What is the function of the eyepiece in a compound microscope?

• To focus the image produced by the objective lens.

• To adjust the brightness of the image.

• To magnify the image produced by the objective lens and allow the viewer to see the magnified image.

• To hold the specimen in place for observation.

Which part of a compound microscope controls the amount of light passing through the specimen?

• Stage

• Eyepiece

• Objective lens

• Diaphragm

What is the purpose of the stage in a compound microscope?

• To adjust the focus of the microscope.

• To hold and support the specimen being observed.

• To control the intensity of the light source.

• To magnify the specimen being observed.

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

• condenser

• eyepiece

• stage

• objective lens

What is the function of the objective lens in a compound microscope?

• The function of the objective lens is to rotate the specimen.

• The function of the objective lens is to illuminate the specimen.

• The function of the objective lens is to focus the light on the specimen.

• The function of the objective lens is to magnify the specimen.

Which part of a compound microscope is used to switch between different objective lenses?

• eyepiece

• base

• nosepiece

• stage

What is the purpose of the diaphragm in a compound microscope?

• To magnify the image of the specimen.

• To control the amount of light that passes through the specimen.

• To hold the specimen in place.

• To adjust the focus of the microscope.

Which part of a compound microscope is used to hold and secure the slide?

• eyepiece

• stage

• base

• lens

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob in a compound microscope?

• The function of the coarse adjustment knob in a compound microscope is to rotate the stage.

• The function of the coarse adjustment knob in a compound microscope is to adjust the brightness of the light source.

• The function of the coarse adjustment knob in a compound microscope is to bring the specimen into rough focus.

• The function of the coarse adjustment knob in a compound microscope is to change the magnification of the objective lens.

Which part of a compound microscope is used to view the magnified image?

• stage

• objective lens

• eyepiece

• nosepiece