Parts of a Compound Microscope

Question 1

Body Tube

Answer 1

It supports the eyepiece and lenses.

Question 2

Nose Piece

Answer 2

It holds the objective lenses and can be turned to increase the magnification.

Question 3

Objective Lenses

Answer 3

It’s used to magnify the image of the specimen to form an enlarged image.

Question 4

Stage Clips

Answer 4

They hold the slide/specimen in place on the stage.

Question 5

Diaphragm

Answer 5

It controls the amount of light on the slide/specimen.

Question 6

Mirror

Answer 6

It reflects light to the lens of the microscope.

Question 7

Arm

Answer 7

It is the frame to which the base, body, and stage are attached.

Question 8

Stage

Answer 8

Supports the slide/specimen.

Question 9

Coarse Adjustment Knob

Answer 9

Moves the body tube up and down LARGER focusing of the image.

Question 10

Fine Adjustment Knob

Answer 10

This knob moves the body tube slightly to sharpen the image for PRECISION focusing.

Question 11

Base

Answer 11

Supports the microscope and is also used for carrying the microscope.