Microscope Parts and Functions

Front

What should never be used when on high power?

Back

Coarse adjustment or focus.

Front

What is a light microscope that has more than one lens called?

Back

Compound microscope.

Front

Which part focuses the image under low power?

Back

Coarse adjustment knob.

Front

What is the function of the arm in a microscope?

Back

The arm supports the body tube and connects it to the base.

Front

When you move your slide to the right, how does it appear through the microscope?

Back

It appears to move to the left.

Front

What is the purpose of the fine adjustment knob?

Back

To sharpen the focus of the image.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

Back

To control the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the role of the objective lens?

Back

To magnify the specimen.

Front

What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The bottom support structure that stabilizes the microscope.

Front

What does the revolving nosepiece do?

Back

It holds the objective lenses and allows the user to switch between them.