Parts of the Microscope

Question 0

Base

Answer 0

Supports the microscope and is used to carry it; the bottom part of the microscope

Question 1

Arm

Answer 1

Supports the body tube and is used to carry the microscope

Question 2

Body tube

Answer 2

Light passes through this hollow tube; it also maintains the correct distance between the eyepiece lens and the objective lens

Question 3

Coarse adjustment knob

Answer 3

Turns to raise and lower the body tube or stage for focusing; always use this knob first

Question 4

Diaphragm

Answer 4

Changes the amount of light that enters the body tube

Question 5

Eyepiece

Answer 5

Contains the lens you look through; the top part of the microscope

Question 6

Fine adjustment knob

Answer 6

Moves slightly and is used to sharpen the image

Question 7

Mirror or light source

Answer 7

Is used to send light up through the hole in the stage, object, and lens

Question 8

Nose piece

Answer 8

Holds the objective lens and rotates to change the magnification

Question 9

Objective lens

Answer 9

Usually range from10X to 40X magnification; located on the nosepiece

Question 10

Stage

Answer 10

Supports the object (microscope slide) being viewed

Question 11

Stage clips

Answer 11

Hold the microscope slide in place