MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of tissue surrounds the ducts of many glands?
A
Stratified Squamous E.T.
B
Simple Columnar E.T.
C
Transitional E.T.
D
Simple Cuboidal E.T.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Simple cuboidal epithelia are observed in the lining of the kidney tubules and in the ducts of glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simple cuboidal epithelium is found lining kidney tubules and bronchioles in the lungs. It is also found lining the the ducts of secretory glands like the pancreas, thyroid, and salivary glands, and in the ovaries and testes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Functions of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium In the thyroid, these cells line the thyroid follicles and are called follicular cells. This tissue actively takes up iodine and creates thyroid hormone precursors, which are then processed and secreted into the blood.

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