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What is a function of simple cuboidal epithelium found in the walls of the kidneys?
What is the main function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
Describe simple cuboidal epithelium.
Single layer of cube-shaped cells with centrally located nucleus.
Where is simple cuboidal epithelium found?
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Which of the following statements about simple cuboidal epithelium is true?
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Simple cuboidal epithelium covers the ____ of the ovary.
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Simple cuboidal epithelium lines the ____ surface of the lens of the eye.
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Simple cuboidal epithelium secretes a portion of some gland, such as the ____ gland.
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The function of simple cuboidal epithelium found in glands is ____ of products made.
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Study Notes
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium Overview
- Composed of a single layer of cube-shaped cells with centrally located nuclei.
- Primarily involved in absorption and secretion activities.
Locations of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
- Found in the walls of kidneys, facilitating absorption and secretion into filtrates.
- Covers the surface of the ovary, playing a role in reproductive functions.
- Lines the anterior surface of the lens capsule in the eye, contributing to ocular structure.
- Forms the pigmented epithelium at the posterior segment of the eye, essential for vision.
- Lines kidney tubules and smaller ducts of various glands, allowing for filtration and transport.
- Involved in the secretion process within glands, notably in the thyroid and pancreas glands.
Functions of Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
- Key functions include secretion of various products and absorption of substances.
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