Microscope Quiz

What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• To adjust the light intensity

• To magnify the image

• To focus the lenses

• To hold the slides in place

What is the primary function of the ocular lens in a compound microscope?

• To illuminate the specimen

• To magnify the image

• To focus the light

• To provide a 3D view

What does magnification refer to in microscopy?

• The clarity of the image

• How much an image is enlarged

• The type of light used

• The amount of detail visible

Which type of microscope uses laser light for imaging?

• Confocal Microscope

• Light Microscope

• Scanning Electron Microscope

• Transmission Electron Microscope

What type of view does a Transmission Electron Microscope provide?

• 3-D view

• 2-D view

• Colored view

• Black and white view

What should be done after examining fluid samples with a microscope?

• Use a regular cloth for cleaning

• Leave the stage dirty

• Clean the microscope stage

• Store the microscope uncovered

What is the purpose of using a coarse adjustment with a low-power objective?

• To increase magnification

• To locate the object initially

• To focus on small details

• To clean the lenses

What should be used to clean the lenses of a microscope?

• Cotton balls

• Any cloth

• Regular tissues

• Lens paper

What happens if you increase magnification without improving resolution?

• The image becomes clearer

• The image remains the same

• The image blurs and becomes unreadable

• The image becomes 3D

Which part of the microscope is used to change the objective lenses?

• Revolving nosepiece

• Stage

• Base

• Arm