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Parts and function of the microscopes

Quiz by Jez

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What part of the microscope is used to focus light onto the specimen?
    Arm
    Condenser
    Eyepiece
    Objective lens
    30s
  • Q2
    Which part of the microscope do you look through to see the specimen?
    Stage
    Eyepiece
    Base
    Objective lens
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of the objective lenses on a microscope?
    To magnify the specimen
    To adjust the focus
    To illuminate the specimen
    To hold the slide in place
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the function of the stage on a microscope?
    To hold the slide with the specimen
    To magnify the image
    To focus the lenses
    To illuminate the specimen
    30s
  • Q5
    Which component of a microscope allows you to change the magnification?
    Illuminator
    Stage clips
    Condenser
    Revolving nosepiece
    30s
  • Q6
    What part of the microscope controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen?
    Base
    Iris diaphragm
    Focusing knob
    Coarse adjustment knob
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of the coarse adjustment knob on a microscope?
    To move the stage up and down for rough focusing
    To fine-tune the focus
    To regulate the light intensity
    To switch between different objective lenses
    30s
  • Q8
    Which part of the microscope is responsible for providing illumination?
    Eyepiece
    Condenser
    Illuminator
    Stage
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the function of the fine adjustment knob on a microscope?
    To move the stage significantly
    To amplify the image
    To make small adjustments for precise focusing
    To control the light intensity
    30s
  • Q10
    Which component connects the eyepiece to the body tube of a microscope?
    Arm
    Head
    Stage
    Base
    30s

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