Microscope Parts

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To adjust the focus of the microscope

• To hold the slide in place

• To provide illumination for the specimen

• To magnify the image produced by the objective lens.

Which part of the microscope supports the slide being viewed?

• lens

• arm

• base

• stage

What is the purpose of the stage clips on a microscope?

• To change the magnification of the microscope

• To adjust the focus of the microscope

• To hold the slide in place on the stage of the microscope.

• To clean the lens of the microscope

What is the function of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?

• Change the magnification of the microscope

• Rotate the objective lens

• Quickly focus the microscope on the specimen

• Adjust the lighting of the microscope

Which part of the microscope controls the amount of light passing through the specimen?

• Diaphragm or Iris Diaphragm

• Lens

• Stage

• Eyepiece

What is the purpose of the diaphragm on a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place

• To control the amount of light passing through the specimen

• To change the magnification of the microscope

• To adjust the focus of the specimen

What is the function of the objective lenses on a microscope?

• Illuminate the specimen

• Magnify the specimen

• Adjust the focus

• Rotate the specimen

Which part of the microscope is used to focus on the specimen in fine detail?

• coarse adjustment knob

• fine adjustment knob

• eyepiece lens

• stage clips

What is the purpose of the arm on a microscope?

• To fly like a helicopter

• To play music

• Carrying and supporting the microscope

• To cook food

What is the function of the base of a microscope?

• To adjust the focus

• To hold the specimen in place

• To provide illumination

• Stability and support