Function of Cuboidal Epithelium

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

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