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Microscope Parts

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The ocular lens functions as...

a)

the base of the microscope

b)

the eye piece

c)

the light adjustment

d)

the focal point

2.

When carrying a microscope you should hold it by...

a)

the base

b)

the head

c)

the nosepiece

d)

the arm

3.

When looking at a specimen, you should always begin with which objective lens magnification?

a)

40x

b)

10x

c)

4x

d)

100x

4.

You should never touch the glass of which of the following parts of your microscope with bare hands: (check all that apply)

a)

The ocular lens

b)

The objective lens

c)

The apertature

d)

The illuminator

5.

True or False: Use of the stage clip is optional?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

If you look through the ocular lens and you cannot see your specimen, you should begin by using the...

a)

fine adjustment knob

b)

stage control knobs

c)

course adjustment knob

d)

a stronger objective lens

7.

If your specimen is VERY blurry, you should use the _____________ adjustment to focus.

a)

course

b)

fine

8.

Once your specimen is reasonably focused, you should use the ___________ ____________________ for achieve optimal viewing.

a)

fine adjustment

b)

course adjustment

9.

True or False: You can adjust the ocular lenses to fit your eye width.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The stage of a microscope is where...

a)

you will turn on your illuminator.

b)

you will place your prepared slide.

c)

you will view your specimen.

d)

you will watch a performance.