Parts Of A Microscope

Question 1

Are composed of one lens and provide relatively low magnifying power.

Answer 1

Simple microscope

Question 2

Are composed of two or more lenses that provide powerful magnification

Answer 2

Compound microscope

Question 3

Give at least two examples of Illuminating parts of a microscope

Answer 3

Mirror
Condenser
Diaphragm
Ocular/Eyepiece
Objective

Question 4

Illuminating parts - ___ Focuses light on the eye

Answer 4

Ocular/Eyepiece

Question 5

Name the two magnifying parts

Answer 5

Ocular Lens
Objective Lenses

Question 6

Name 5 Mechanical parts of the microscope

Answer 6

Base
Pillar
Arm
Body
Stage
Stage clips
Adjustment screws
Revolving nosepiece
Dust shield

Question 7

Mechanical part - connects the lenses of the objective

Answer 7

Body Tube

Question 8

Magnifying parts - Enlarges the object to five or ten times.

Answer 8

Ocular Lens

Question 9

Illuminating parts - Reflects light from the source to the specimen

Answer 9

Mirror

Question 10

Mechanical parts - ___ is the rotating disc that holds different objectives and allows for the shifting from one objective to another.

Answer 10

Revolving nosepiece

Question 11

Mechanical parts - Supports the entire weight of the microscope

Answer 11

Base

Question 12

Mechanical parts - Supports the slide

Answer 12

Stage

Question 13

Magnifying parts - they magnify the image

Answer 13

Objective Lenses

Question 14

Illuminating parts - concentrates light coming from the source

Answer 14

Condenser

Question 15

Mechanical parts - Supports the body tube, and it is the part held when the microscope is carried from one place to another.

Answer 15

Arm

Question 16

Mechanical parts - Connects the base and the body of the microscope

Answer 16

Pillar

Question 17

Mechanical parts - Hold the slide firmly in place

Answer 17

Stage clips

Question 18

Mechanical parts - Move the objectives to bring the specimen into focus

Answer 18

Adjustment screws

Question 19

Mechanical parts - Protects the lenses in the objectives from dust.

Answer 19

Dust shield

Question 20

Regulates the amount of light striking the specimen

Answer 20

Diaphragm