Function of Cuboidal Epithelium

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

Frequently Asked Questions: –

Ciliated epithelium located utres wall and function is sweeps the ovum towards the uterus.

Lining of kidney tubules is made up of cuboidal epithelium and filters the wastes from blood plasma.

The skin is made up of stratified squamous epithelium and it protects the skin from sunlight, bacteria and physical damage and also present on the surface of the vagina, it's a barrier to pathogens.

Salaivary glands have cuboidal epithelium and they secrete salaiva.

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