Microscope parts and functions

Front

What power do you start with when using a microscope?

Back

Low power

Front

What is number 13 in a microscope diagram?

Back

Coarse focus

Front

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

Back

Compound microscope

Front

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

Back

Objective Lenses

Front

Find the total magnification if the Eyepiece = 10X and Objective lens = 55X.

Back

550x

Front

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of the coarse focus knob?

Back

To quickly bring the specimen into general focus.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine focus knob?

Back

To sharpen the focus of the specimen after using the coarse focus.

Front

What is the role of the stage in a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place for viewing.

Front

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

Back

To illuminate the specimen for better visibility.