Question

describe cuboidal epithelium ​

Answer 1

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$\textbf{Cuboidal epithelium :}$

A simple epithelium tissue in which, cells are cube like in shape.

◾ The nucleus is round in shape.

◾ Nucleus is present in the center.

$\textbf{Function:}$

◾ It involves in secretion and absorption.

$\textbf{Location:}$

◾ In tubular part of nephron(DCT).

◾ Duct of glands.

◾ Thyroid follicle.

◾ Covering of testes and ovaries, here it is known as "Germinal epithelium".

$\textbf{Modifications in cuboidal epithelium:}$

$\textbf{Microvilli:}$ Cytoplasmic finger like structural projections, that increases the surface area for absorption.

◾ The the cuboidal epithelium that possesses microvilli is known as "Brush bordered cuboidal epithelium" due to brush like appearance of microvilli on the cuboidal cell.

◾ It is present in PCT (Proximal convulated tubule).

Answer 2

Simple cuboidal epithelium is a type of epithelium that consists of a single layer of cuboidal (cube-like) cells. ... Simple cuboidal epithelia are found on the surface of ovaries, the lining of nephrons, the walls of the renal tubules, and parts of the eye and thyroid.