Microscope parts and functions

Front

What should you never use when on high power?

Back

Coarse adjustment or focus

Front

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

Back

Low objective lens (4x)

Front

What is the function of the arm on a microscope?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

Back

The stage holds the slide in place for viewing.

Front

What is the eyepiece on a microscope?

Back

The eyepiece is the lens you look through to see the specimen.

Front

What does the revolving nosepiece do?

Back

The revolving nosepiece holds the objective lenses and allows you to switch between them.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm on a microscope?

Back

The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

Front

What is the light source on a microscope?

Back

The light source illuminates the specimen for better visibility.

Front

What is the base of a microscope?

Back

The base supports the entire microscope and keeps it stable.

Front

What is the body tube on a microscope?

Back

The body tube connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses.