Parts of the Microscope

1.    Which of the following is NOT a mechanical part of the microscope?

• A.    arm

• B.    base

• C.    body tube

• D.    diaphragm

2.    It is also known as the revolving device.

• A.    adjustment knob

• B.    nosepiece

• C.    objective lens

• D.     stage

3.    It regulates the amount of light passing through the specimen.

• A.    arm

• B.    base

• C.    body tube

• D.    diaphragm

4.    The following are the mechanical parts of the microscope EXCEPT:

• A.    arm

• B.     eyepiece

• C.   draw tube

• D.     nosepiece

5.    He is known as the father of microscopic anatomy who discovered taste buds and red blood cells.

• A.    Robert Hooke

• B.    Antoine van Leeuwenhoek

• C. Marcello Malpighi

• A.    Robert Koch

6.    How many objectives does the microscope have?

• A.     1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4

7.    What is the function of the mirror?

• A.    It reflects light up the microscope.

• B.    It captures light from the wall.

• C.   It refracts light.

• D.    It bends light.

8.    Josie is using a compound microscope to examine a drop of pond water. Which objective will she use if she wants to see the greatest number of organisms in her sample specimen?

• A.    High power objective

• B.    Low power objective

• C.    Oil immersion objective

• D.    Scanner

9.    Which of the parts function as magnifying part?

• A. Base  

• B. Coarse Adjustment Knob

• C. Mirror

•  D. Ocular Eyepiece