Microscope Parts Quiz

What part of the microscope is used to look through to see the specimen?

• Objective lens

• Eyepiece lens

• Stage

• Base

Which part of the microscope holds the slide in place?

• Stage clips

• Arm

• Diaphragm

• Light source

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

• To adjust the light intensity

• To make large adjustments to focus

• To hold the slide

• To change the magnification

Which part of the microscope is responsible for supporting the entire structure?

• Arm

• Base

• Stage

• Fine adjustment knob

What is the purpose of the diaphragm on a microscope?

• To hold the eyepiece

• To adjust the amount of light

• To support the slide

• To change the focus

Which part of the microscope is used for fine-tuning the focus?

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Objective lens

• Stage

What is the function of the light source in a microscope?

• To magnify the specimen

• To illuminate the specimen

• To hold the slide

• To adjust the focus

Which part of the microscope connects the eyepiece to the objective lenses?

• Arm

• Stage

• Base

• Objective lens

What is the main function of the objective lens on a microscope?

• To hold the slide

• To magnify the specimen

• To adjust the light

• To support the microscope

Which part of the microscope is used to place the slide for viewing?

• Stage

• Arm

• Diaphragm

• Light source