The Parts & Function of the Microscope

Fill in the blank: The part of the microscope labeled as 'EYEPIECE' is used to _______.

• observe the specimen.

• adjust the focus.

• illuminate the specimen.

• hold the slide.

The 'NOSEPIECE' of the microscope is responsible for _______.

• The 'NOSEPIECE' of the microscope is responsible for holding the objective lenses and allowing the user to switch between them.

• Focusing the light onto the specimen.

• Adjusting the stage height.

• Providing illumination to the specimen.

Fill in the blank: The 'OBJECTIVE LENSES' are used to _______.

• OBJECTIVE LENSES

• magnify the image of the specimen

• adjust the focus of the microscope

• illuminate the specimen

Fill in the blank: The 'DIAPHRAGM' is used to _______.

• Control the amount of light entering the lens

• Measure temperature

• Amplify sound

• Store data

Fill in the blank: The 'STAGE CLIPS' are used to _______.

• STAGE CLIPS

• hold the slide in place

• adjust the focus

• illuminate the specimen

Fill in the blank: The 'LIGHT SOURCE' provides _______.

• illumination

• darkness

• heat

• sound

A compound light microscope uses ___ lenses. Light passes through a sample which creates an _______. The image is passed through an _______ lens first, then an eyepiece lens before reaching your _______. The two lenses work to magnify the image so that it appears larger to your eye.

• A compound light microscope uses two lenses. Light passes through a sample which creates an image. The image is passed through an objective lens first, then an eyepiece lens before reaching your eye. The two lenses work to magnify the image so that it appears larger to your eye.

• A compound light microscope uses three lenses. Light passes through a sample which creates an image. The image is passed through an objective lens first, then an eyepiece lens before reaching your eye. The two lenses work to magnify the image so that it appears larger to your eye.

• A compound light microscope uses two lenses. Light passes through a sample which creates a shadow. The image is passed through an objective lens first, then an eyepiece lens before reaching your eye. The two lenses work to magnify the image so that it appears larger to your eye.

• A compound light microscope uses two lenses. Light passes through a sample which creates an image. The image is passed through a mirror first, then an eyepiece lens before reaching your eye. The two lenses work to magnify the image so that it appears larger to your eye.

Carry the microscope by the ___ and the _____.

• base and arm

• lens and stage

• focus knob and eyepiece

• slide and cover

Always start viewing a specimen under ___ power.

• low

• medium

• high

• ultra

Clean the lens with ____ paper only.

• lens

• tissue

• filter

• cloth