QUIZ NO.

1
The Compound Microscope

I. Identification
Directions: Identify and label the parts of the compound microscope.

II. Multiple Choice

Directions: The following are the parts of a compound microscope. Choose the corresponding function of the following parts. Encircle the correct
answer.
1. The arm is used to: __________.
a. You look through to see the specimen.
b. Holds the slide in place.
c. Is used to support the microscope when carried.
2. Stage clips is for __________.
a. Magnification ranges from 10x to 40x.
b. Holds the slide in place.
c. Moves the stage up and down for focusing.
3. Fine adjustment knob is for _________.
a. Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image.
b. Holds the high and low power objectives, can be rotated to change magnification.
c. Supports the microscope.
4. Ocular lens is for ___________.
a. Is used to regulate the amount of light on the specimen.
b. You look through to see the specimen.
c. Projects light upwards through the diaphragm, the specimen and the lenses.
5. Diaphragm is for _________.
a. Is used to regulate the amount of light on the specimen.
b. Supports the slide being viewed.
c. Moves the stage up and down for focusing.
6. Base: __________
a. Is used to support the microscope when carried.
b. Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image.
c. Supports the microscope.
7. Stage: _________.
a. Magnification ranges from 10x to 40x.
b. Holds the slide in place.
c. Supports the slide being viewed.
8. Objective lenses: _________.
a. Moves the stage slightly to sharpen the image.
b. Moves the stage up and down for focusing.
c. Magnification ranges from 10x to 40x.
9. Light source: __________.
a. Projects light upwards through the diaphragm, the specimen and the lenses.
b. You look through to see the specimen.
c. Holds the high and low power objectives, can be rotated to change magnification.
10. Coarse adjustment knob: ___________.
a. Supports the microscope.
b. Moves the stage up and down for focusing.
c. Holds the high and low power objectives, can be rotated to change magnification.
11. Revolving nosepiece: ___________.
a. Holds the slide in place.
b. You look through to see the specimen.
c. Holds the high and low power objectives, can be rotated to change magnification.