Microscope Parts

Question 1

The lens you look through is called

Answer 1

The Eyepiece

Question 2

Holds and rotates the objective lenses to change magnification is called

Answer 2

The Revolving Nosepiece

Question 3

The lenses closest to the specimen that shows subject is called

Answer 3

The Objective Lenses

Question 4

Connects the head to the base used for carrying the microscope

Answer 4

The Arm

Question 5

Hold the specimen slide in place is called

Answer 5

The Stage Clips

Question 6

The flat platform where the slide is placed called

Answer 6

The Stage

Question 7

Adjusts the amount of light passing through the specimen to control contrast and brightness called

Answer 7

The Diaphragm

Question 8

Produces light to illuminate the specimen; often a bulb, sometimes a mirror called

Answer 8

The Light Source

Question 9

Moves the stage up and down rapidly for initial focusing also know as the outer part of the knob is called

Answer 9

The Coarse Adjustment

Question 10

Moves the stage slightly for precise, sharp focusing and also known as the inner part of the knob is called

Answer 10

The Fine Adjustment

Question 11

The bottom support is called

Answer 11

The Base