GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the general structure of cuboidal cells?
A
Square with large central nucleus
B
Flat, ‘fried egg’ appearance
C
Rectangular with nucleus towards basal end
D
Dead apical cells filled with keratin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple cuboidal epithelium is a type of epithelium that consists of a single layer of cuboidal (cube-like) cells which have large, spherical and central nuclei.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Cuboidal epithelium is composed of cells whose height and width are approximately the same (cube shaped).

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Cuboidal epithelium: The tissue is made of cube-shaped cells. It forms the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands.

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