SIMPLE CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM Flashcards
1
Q
What is simple cuboidal epithelium ?
A
Cube like cells arranged in single layer.
2
Q
What is the position of nucleus of this tissue ?
A
Nucleus of this tissue is at center and they are round.
3
Q
Where these tissues mainly present at ?
A
they are present at -
- Tubular part of nephron (for secretion and absorption)
- Duct of gland and cuboidal germinal epithelium of gonads.
- Follicles of thyroid.
4
Q
What are brush bordered epithelium ?
A
They are the simple cuboidal epithelium having microvilli on their free surfaces.
5
Q
Brush bordered epithelium tissues mainly present in ?
A
They are found in the PCT (proximal convulated tubule) of nephron.
6
Q
What is the function of microvilli ?
A
Microvilli helps in increasing the surface area for secretion and absorption
