Parts of the Microscope

Question 1

Cylindrical structure that holds the ocular lenses.

Answer 1

Draw Tube

Question 2

Supports the entire microscope.

Answer 2

Base

Question 3

For tilting of the microscope for convenience of the user.

Answer 3

Inclination Joint

Question 4

Part above the base that supports the other parts.

Answer 4

Pillar

Question 5

Curve/slanted part held when carrying a microscope.

Answer 5

Arm/Neck

Question 6

Platform where the glass slide is placed.

Answer 6

Stage

Question 7

Secure the specimen on the stage.

Answer 7

Stage Clips

Question 8

Attached to the arms and bears the lenses.

Answer 8

Body Tube

Question 9

Rotating disc where the objectives are attached.

Answer 9

Rotating Nosepiece

Question 10

Lies atop the nosepiece that keeps dust from settling on the objectives.

Answer 10

Dust Shield

Question 11

Used when using a scanner and low power objective lens.

Answer 11

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Question 12

Used when using high power and oil immersion objective lenses.

Answer 12

Fine Adjustment Knob

Question 13

Provides low magnification and a wide field of view for initial scanning.

Answer 13

Scanner

Question 14

Lowest magnification if scanner is not presented.

Answer 14

Low Power Objective (LPO)

Question 15

Provides the higher magnification.

Answer 15

High Power Objective (HPO)

Question 16

Provides the highest magnification.

Answer 16

Oil Immersion Objective (OIO)

Question 17

Oil Immersion Objective used with ____ or ____

Answer 17

Cedar Wood Oil or Synthetic Oil