What are the properties of simple cuboidal epithelium?
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Simple cuboidal epithelium consists of a single layer cells that are as tall as they are wide. The important functions of the simple cuboidal epithelium are secretion and absorption. This epithelial type is found in the small collecting ducts of the kidneys, pancreas, and salivary glands.
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Properties of simple cuboidal epithelium are:-
1) It is composed of single layered cuboidal cells.
2) It's main function is absorption and secretion.
3) This type of tissue is commonly found in the ducts of glands and tubular parts of nephron of kidneys.
4) It is also known as Germinal epithelium as it is found in gonads (ovaries and testis).
5) Cells have cube like appearance and have rounded nucleus.
Parts where these tissue is located are
- Acini of Pancreas
- Follicle of thyroid gland
- DCT (Distal Convoluted Tubule)
- Iris of eye, choroid, and epithelium of retina
- Secretory unit of sweat gland
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