Parts Of Microscope

Question 1

Keep the eyepiece and rotating nosepiece in place.

Answer 1

Body Tube

Question 2

Holds the objective lenses, also known as the revolving
turret.

Answer 2

Nosepiece

Question 3

This is used to scan a whole slide.

Answer 3

Scanner

Question 4

The objective lens covers a wide field of view and is
useful when examining large specimens or many
smaller specimens.

Answer 4

Low Power Objective (LPO)

Question 5

This helps to hold the slides in place.

Answer 5

Stage Clips

Question 6

This objective observes fine details of a specimen
sample.

Answer 6

High Power Objective (HPO)

Question 7

This controls the amount of light that reaches the
specimen and the light intensity and size of beam.

Answer 7

Diaphragm

Question 8

This is located at the base which is used instead of a
mirror and helps transmit light for viewing.

Answer 8

Light Source

Question 9

This is also known as the ocular lens. A part of the
microscope which is utilized for viewing specimens.

Answer 9

Eyepiece

Question 10

This keeps the objective above the platform and
supports the head of a microscope and is used when
carrying it.

Answer 10

Stage

Question 11

This gets the slide in focus when using lower
magnification.

Answer 11

Course Adjustment

Question 12

This is used to sharpen the focus when using high
magnification.

Answer 12

Fine adjustment

Question 13

This keeps the microscope stable as it acts as a support
for the microscope.

Answer 13

Base

Question 14

3 Types of Classification

Answer 14

• Optical
• Mechanical
• Illuminating

Question 15

Parts of Microscope that belongs to Optical classification

Answer 15

HPO
LPO
Scanner
Eyepiece

Question 16

Parts of Microscope that belongs to Mechanical classification.

Answer 16

Body tube
Nosepiece
Stage clips
Arm
Stage
Course Adjustment
Fine adjustment
Base

Question 17

Parts of Microscope that belongs to Illuminating classification

Answer 17

Diaphragm
Light source