Simple cuboidal epithelium
Simple cuboidal epithelia are epithelial cells in a single layer which have the same height, width and depth; but do not have to have an exact cubiodal shape. Simple cuboidal epithelia is found on the surface of ovaries, the lining of nephrons, the walls of the renal tubules, and parts of the eye and thyroid.
On these surfaces, the cells perform secretion and absorption.
Function
These cells provide protection due to their boxy appearance and may be active (pumping material in or out of the lumen) or passive, depending on the location and cellular specialization.
They are also found in kidney tubules, glandular ducts, ovaries, and the thyroid gland. Simple cuboidal cells are found in single rows with the nuclei in the center of the cells and are directly attached to the basal surface. These cells offer some protection and function in absorption and secretion.
~one layer
~located in the glands and kidney
Additional images
Image:Illu epithelium.jpg|Types of epithelium
Image:Gray1176.png|Section of thyroid gland of sheep. X 160.
External links
 "Thyroid gland" (Simple cuboidal)
- "Types of Epithelium"
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