GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does a cuboidal cell look like?
A
flat
B
many layers
C
tall
D
box like
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple cuboidal epithelium consists of one layer of cells whose height roughly equals their width, so in sections perpendicular to the surface, cells resemble small box-like cubes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cuboidal epithelium: the cells are box-like to rounded. Cuboidal epithelium typically lines ducts draining glands. The small ducts of sweat glands (including breast, a modified sweat gland) can pile up to a stratified cuboidal appearance in larger ducts. Cuboidal epithelium is also found in renal tubules.

Detailed explanation-3: -Description. A type of epithelial cell that is shaped like a square or cube. Cuboidal cells are found in the epithelium lining of the ducts such as those in the pancreas, and of glands such as the salivary gland.

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