Types Of Epithelium

Question 1

How are the cells of simple cuboidal epithelium

Answer 1

Cells are cuboidal
Nucleus is round and located in the centre

Question 2

What are the different types of simple cuboidal epithelium

Answer 2

Simple cuboidal
Brush bordered cuboidal
Ciliated cuboidal

Question 3

What is the role of simple cuboidal epithelium and where is it present

Answer 3

Its free surface has no modification
It is involved in secretion and absorption
It is present in DCT
Small ducts of glands
Thyroid Follicles
Ovary and Testes(GERMINAL EPITHELIUM)

Question 4

Simple cuboidal epithelium when present in ovary and Testes is known as

Answer 4

GERMINAL EPITHELIUM

Question 5

How are the cells of BRUSH BORDERED CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM, what’s its function and where is it present

Answer 5

Its free surface has microvilli
It’s function is secretion and absorption
It is present in PCT

Question 6

How are the cells of CILIATED CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM, what’s its function and where is it present

Answer 6

Its free surface has cilia
It helps in the movement of substances in one direction
It is present in small bronchioles and small bronchi
(Cilia helps in movement of mucus with trapped dust particles during breathing outside)