5 Questions
Stratified cuboidal epithelium consists of two or three layers of cuboidal cells.
True
Transitional epithelium is mainly found in excretory ducts like salivary and sweat glands.
False
The surface cells of transitional epithelium are large cuboidal with a convex free surface.
True
Stratified cuboidal epithelium is a common type of epithelium throughout the body.
False
Transitional epithelium can be binucleated, meaning one cell can have two nuclei.
True
Study Notes
Epithelium Types
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
- Thin layer of cuboidal cells, typically 2-3 layers thick
- Found in lining of excretory ducts, such as salivary and sweat glands
- Relatively rare occurrence
Transitional Epithelium
- Composed of large, cuboidal cells with convex, dome-shaped surfaces
- Can be binucleated, containing two nuclei in one cell
- Found in the urinary system, from the renal pelvis to the urethra
- Characterized by ability to stretch and change shape, allowing it to accommodate changes in volume of urine in the bladder
Learn about different types of epithelium tissue, including stratified cuboidal epithelium and transitional epithelium, their characteristics and locations in the body.
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