Light Microscope Components

Light Microscope Components

Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Refer to the diagram of the light microscope when necessary.

Study the diagram of a light microscope below:

1. Which part of the microscope regulates the amount of light passing through the specimen?

2. Which of the following lenses is responsible for the initial magnification of the specimen?

1. The coarse adjustment knob should be used with the high power objective lens for fine focusing.

2. The revolving nosepiece holds the eyepiece lenses and allows for easy switching between them.

1. The   is the platform where the microscope slide is placed for viewing.

2. To increase the brightness of the field of view, you would adjust the   or the condenser.

1. Describe the primary function of the fine adjustment knob.

2. Explain why it is important to always start viewing a specimen under the lowest power objective lens.