Parts of Microscope

Front

What is the function of the base of a microscope?

Back

The base provides stability and support for the microscope.

Front

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

Back

The diaphragm.

Front

Which part of the microscope do you look through?

Back

Eyepiece.

Front

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

Back

The objective lens magnifies the specimen being observed.

Front

What connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses?

Back

The body tube.

Front

What is the function of the stage in a microscope?

Back

The stage holds the slide containing the specimen.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

The fine adjustment knob is used to make small adjustments to focus the image.

Front

What is the role of the coarse adjustment knob?

Back

The coarse adjustment knob is used to quickly bring the specimen into focus.

Front

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

Back

The light source illuminates the specimen for better visibility.

Front

What are stage clips used for?

Back

Stage clips hold the slide in place on the stage.