Microscope Parts Review

Which part allows you to change how much light enters the microscope?

• Diaphragm

• mirror

• body tube

• eyepiece

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 ________ of the microscope would show you the MOST zoomed in image, or the SMALLEST field of view.

• low power objective

• medium power objective

• high power objective

• stage

Find the total magnification: 
Eyepiece = 10X 
Objective lens = 55X  

• 10x

• 55x

• 65x

• 550x

Never use this when on high power.

• Fine adjustment

• Diaphragm

• Coarse adjustment or focus

• Stage clips

What part of the microscope is 12?

• coarse adjustment knob

• fine adjustment knob

• revolving nosepiece

What keeps a specimen slide in place?

• arm

• body tube

• stage clips

Which part turns the objective lenses?

• Body Tube

• Revolving nosepiece

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

If an objective lens has a magnification of 10X, it is considered the:

• scanning objective lens

• low power objective lens

• high power objective lens