Microscope Parts & Function Review

Front

What is the starting power when using a microscope?

Back

Low power

Front

How should you carry the microscope?

Back

By the arm and base

Front

What objective lens should you start with when looking at a specimen?

Back

Low objective lens

Front

What part of the microscope is referred to as '10'?

Back

Arm

Front

What part of the microscope is referred to as '2'?

Back

Revolving nosepiece

Front

What is the function of the stage on a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place for viewing.

Front

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

Back

To magnify the specimen being observed.

Front

What is the function of the eyepiece on a microscope?

Back

To allow the viewer to see the magnified image of the specimen.

Front

What is the role of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

To make large adjustments to the focus of the microscope.