Microscope parts and functions

What is the purpose of the coarse focus knob?

• To quickly bring the specimen into general focus.

• To adjust the light intensity of the microscope.

• To fine-tune the focus of the specimen.

• To change the magnification level of the microscope.

What are the lenses that consist of low 4X, medium 10X, and high 43X to magnify?

• Objective Lenses

• Eyepiece Lenses

• Condenser Lenses

• Projection Lenses

A light microscope that has more than one lens, the ocular and objective lens, is called a _____________.

• Simple microscope

• Digital microscope

• Compound microscope

• Stereo microscope

What is number 13 in a microscope diagram?

• Fine focus

• Coarse focus

• Stage adjustment

• Light intensity control

What is the purpose of the body tube in a microscope?

• To maintain the correct distance between the eyepiece and the objective lenses.

• To magnify the specimen being observed.

• To illuminate the specimen with light.

• To hold the microscope in place during use.

What is the function of the light source in a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen for detailed observation.

• To illuminate the specimen for better visibility.

• To focus the image of the specimen on the lens.

• To adjust the contrast of the specimen.

What is the role of the stage in a microscope?

• To hold the slide in place for viewing.

• To magnify the specimen.

• To illuminate the specimen.

• To adjust the focus of the microscope.

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen for better visibility.

• To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

• To focus the image of the specimen.

• To hold the slides in place.

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To illuminate the specimen for better visibility.

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

• To focus the light onto the specimen.

• To hold the objective lenses in place.

What power do you start with when using a microscope?

• High power

• Medium power

• Low power

• Ultra high power