Microscope Parts and Their Functions

What type of microscope is used for viewing larger specimens?

• Digital microscope

• Stereo microscope

• Electron microscope

• Compound light microscope

What is the magnification range of the stereo microscope?

• 5-10 times

• 40-100 times

• 10-20 times

• 20-40 times

Which microscope is most commonly used in class?

• Stereo microscope

• Digital microscope

• Compound light microscope

• Electron microscope

What is the magnification of the high power objective on a compound light microscope?

• 1000x

• 400x

• 100x

• 40x

What connects the eyepiece to the objectives in a microscope?

• Stage

• Body tube

• Diaphragm

• Revolving nose piece

Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and allows for changing magnification?

• Body tube

• Stage

• Revolving nose piece

• Diaphragm

What is the function of the stage clips on a microscope?

• To change the magnification

• To hold the slide in place

• To focus the image

• To adjust the light intensity

Which part of the microscope changes the intensity of the light?

• Diaphragm

• Eyepiece

• Stage

• Revolving nose piece

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

• To make broad adjustments to focus

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the light intensity

• To change the magnification

Which part of the microscope should you hold along with the base when carrying it?

• Diaphragm

• Stage

• Arm

• Eyepiece