#3 Bio| Lesson 1 - The Microscope

Question 1

This piece rotates and contains all objective lens

Answer 1

Revolving Nosepiece

Question 2

The knob that is adjusted to have a more fine focus of the slide/image

Answer 2

Fine Adjustment Knob

Question 3

The part of the microscope hat connects the eyepiece to the base

Answer 3

Arm

Question 4

This moves the stage up and down to bring a general focus of the slide. Should be used on the lowest power

Answer 4

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Question 5

Clips responsible for holding onto/retaining the slide

Answer 5

Stage Clips

Question 6

Also known as the upper part of the microscope that connects the ocular lens to the nosepiece/objective lens

Answer 6

Body Tube

Question 7

The lens closest to the specimen that receives light/rays from the slide via the light source

Answer 7

Objective Lens

Question 8

Also known as the ocular lens. The piece you look into to see the magnified slide

Answer 8

Eyepiece

Question 9

Part of the microscope that concentrates the light on a specimen/slide and increases resolution

Answer 9

Condenser

Question 10

Used to switch off the lamp when not needed

Answer 10

On/Off Switch

Question 11

Supports the microscope in an upright position

Answer 11

Base

Question 12

The slide an specimens are placed here for viewing

Answer 12

Stage

Question 13

Controls the amount of and shape of light that goes through the condenser

Answer 13

Diaphragm

Question 14

The piece responsible for providing light source to the microscope

Answer 14

Light