Discovering Microscope Parts

What is the part of the microscope that you look through to see the specimen?

• Objective lens

• Eyepiece

• Stage

• Diaphragm

Which part of the microscope holds the slide in place?

• Stage clips

• Base

• Arm

• Coarse focus knob

What is the function of the diaphragm on a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen

• To adjust the amount of light

• To hold the eyepiece

• To support the base

Which part of the microscope is used to focus the image under low power?

• Fine focus knob

• Coarse focus knob

• Objective lens

• Stage

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

• To hold the slide

• To magnify the specimen

• To illuminate the specimen

• To adjust the focus

What is the function of the fine focus knob on a microscope?

• To move the stage up and down

• To adjust the light intensity

• To make small adjustments to the focus

• To change the objective lenses

Which part of the microscope is used to support the entire structure?

• Base

• Arm

• Stage

• Diaphragm

What is the purpose of the light source on a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen

• To illuminate the specimen

• To hold the slide

• To adjust the focus

Which part of the microscope is used to carry it safely?

• Stage

• Arm

• Base

• Eyepiece