Function of Cuboidal Epithelium

In this article we will discuss about the function of cuboidal epithelium

Function of Cuboidal Epithelium

• The outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels throughout the body are covered by squamous, columnar, and cuboidal epithelium
• Thyroid glands are made up of cuboidal epithelium and they secret thyroxine.
• Glandular epithelium represents the inner layer of skin and secrets sweat, oil, mucus, etc.
• Salaivary glands have cuboidal epithelium and they secrete salaiva.
• Lining of kidney tubules is made up of cuboidal epithelium and filters the wastes from blood plasma.
• The cuboidal epithelium is present on kidney tubules and it re-absorbs useful materials from urine.
• Stratified cuboidal epithelium forms ducts of mammary glands