Microscopes

What is the name of the structure labeled #10?

• objective lens
• ocular lens
• aperture
• nosepeice

What is the name of the structure labeled #4?

• stage
• course adjustment knob
• fine adjustment knob
• aperture

What piece contains a high-power magnifying lens (40x)?

• HIgh-power Objective

• Eyepiece

• Low-power Objective

• Stage

What piece contains a low- power magnifying lens (4x)?

• HIgh-power Objective

• Eyepiece

• Low-power Objective

• Stage

What piece is the platform that supports the microscope slide?

• Base

• Diaphragm

• Stage Clips

• Stage

What piece holds the microscope slide in place ?

• Base

• Diaphragm

• Stage Clips

• Stage

Which of the following should you NOT do when handling a microscope?

• Only use lens paper for cleaning

• Carry with one hand

• Always store covered

• Be careful of cords

You should always carry the microscope by the

• arm and base
• arm and body tube
• arm only
• the objectives

When looking at a specimen on your slide, you should always start with the

• low objective lens
• medium objective lens
• high objective lens
• super extra high power lens

The__________ sharpens the image under high magnification.

• the diaphragm
• fine adjustment knob
• coarse adjustment knob
• the ocular