GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cube-like cells
A
Squamous
B
Cuboidal
C
Columnar
D
Helix
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. Cells in horizontal section appear to be a mosaic of polygonal tiles.

Detailed explanation-2: -These are somewhat square or cuboid in shape. Cuboidal epithelium is found in kidney tubules, ducts of salivary glands etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -The functions of simple cuboidal epithelium include absorption, secretion, and protection. This tissue can be found lining kidney tubules, bronchioles in the lungs, ducts in secretory glands like the pancreas, thyroid, and salivary glands, and in the ovaries and testes.

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