GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The tissue found in the walls of kidney tubules consists of one layer of cube-shaped cells. This tissue would be classified as:
A
simple squamous
B
stratified cuboidal
C
simple cuboidal
D
stratified squamous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple cuboidal epithelium is found on the surface of ovaries, the lining of nephrons, the walls of the renal tubules, parts of the eye and thyroid, and in salivary glands. On these surfaces, the cells perform secretion and filtration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cuboidal epithelium: The tissue is made of cube-shaped cells. It forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cuboidal epithelial cells, as their name suggests, are shaped like cubes. These are typically found in tissues that secrete or absorb substances, such as in the kidneys and glands. Columnar epithelial cells are long and thin, like columns. These are usually found in places that secrete mucus such as the stomach.

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