Parts of the Microscope

Front

What connects to the base and helps carry the microscope easily?

Back

Arm

Front

What is the part of the microscope that you look through?

Back

Eyepiece

Front

What are the building blocks of life; the basic unit of structure and function in living things?

Back

Cells

Front

What does a microscope do?

Back

Makes small objects appear larger.

Front

What is the flat surface where the slide with the specimen is placed?

Back

Stage

Front

What part of the microscope holds the objective lenses?

Back

Revolving Nosepiece

Front

What is the source of light in a microscope called?

Back

Light Source

Front

What part of the microscope adjusts the amount of light that reaches the specimen?

Back

Diaphragm

Front

What is the main body of the microscope that supports the eyepiece and objective lenses?

Back

Body Tube

Front

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

Back

To magnify the specimen.