Microscope Parts

What part of the microscope supports the ocular tube and is also used to hold the microscope?

• Base

• Arm

• Stage

• Diaphragm

Which part of the microscope do you look through?

• Eye Piece

• Nose Piece

• Stage Clips

• Switch

What is the function of the base in a microscope?

• Rotates the objective lens

• Supports the ocular tube

• Supports the microscope

• Regulates light

Which part of the microscope regulates the amount of light that comes in?

• Illuminator

• Diaphragm

• Objective Lenses

• Coarse Adjustment

What is the function of the nose piece (turret) in a microscope?

• Holds the slide in place

• Rotates the objective lens

• Moves the stage up and down

• Provides light

Which part of the microscope moves up and down and supports the slide?

• Stage

• Eye Piece

• Base

• Switch

What is the purpose of stage clips on a microscope?

• To adjust the light

• To hold the slide in place

• To rotate the lenses

• To support the ocular tube

Which part of the microscope is used for focusing by moving the stage up and down?

• Fine Adjustment

• Coarse Adjustment

• Diaphragm

• Illuminator

What does the fine adjustment knob do on a microscope?

• Moves the stage up and down

• Rotates the objective lens

• Sharpens the image

• Provides light

Which part of the microscope provides different levels of magnification?

• Eye Piece

• Objective Lenses

• Stage Clips

• Switch