NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -The cuboidal epithelium is marked by the presence of cube-shaped cells in a single layer. Because it is involved in absorption it is found in the tubular parts of the kidney where maximum absorption of substances takes place from the glomerular filtrate. These substances include sodium ions, glucose, amino acids, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. Simple cuboidal epithelium in the pig kidney.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cuboidal epithelium is composed of epithelial cells that are distinctively cuboidal in shape. The cell comprising the cuboidal epithelium is approximately as wide as it is tall. It is therefore cube-like (thus, the name). When viewed from atop it appears square in shape.