Simple cuboidal epithelium - wikipedia Simple cuboidal epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium Simple cuboidal epithelium in the pig kidney. The surfaces of the large and small collecting ducts ( a and b ), the circular structures, are surrounded by the simple cuboidal epithelium. Identifiers TH H2. 00.02. 0.02019 FMA 45566 Anatomical terminology ( edit on Wikidata ) This article is one of a series on Epithelia Squamous epithelial cell Simple Stratified Columnar epithelial cell Simple Stratified Pseudostratified Cuboidal epithelial cell Simple Stratified Specialised epithelia Olfactory Respiratory Intestinal Transitional Germinal female male Other Table of epithelia of human organs Simple cuboidal epithelium is a type of epithelium that consists of a single layer of cuboidal ( cube - like ) cells. These cuboidal cells have large, spherical and central nuclei. Simple cuboidal epithelia are found on the surface of ovaries, the lining of nephrons, the walls of the renal tubules, and parts of the eye and thyroid. On these surfaces, the cells perform secretion and absorption. Contents 1 Location 2 Function 3 References 4 External links Location Simple cuboidal cells are also found in kidney tubules, glandular ducts, ovaries, and the thyroid gland. Simple cuboidal cells are found in single rows with their spherical nuclei in the center of the cells and are directly attached to the basal surface. Simple ciliated cuboidal cells are also present in the respiratory bronchioles Function Section of the sheep thyroid gland, with simple cuboidal epithelium ( labelled ) surrounding thyroid follicles. These cells provide protection and may be active ( pumping material in or out of the lumen ) or passive, depending on the location and cellular specialization. Simple cuboidal epithelium commonly differentiates to form the secretory and duct portions of glands. They also constitute the germinal epithelium which covers the ovary ( but does not contribute to ovum production ) and the internal walls of the seminiferous tubules in the male testes. These cells offer some protection and function in absorption and secretion. References Jump up ^ Pratt, Rebecca. `` Simple Cuboidal Epithelium ''. AnatomyOne. Amirsys, Inc. Retrieved 2012 - 09 - 28. External links Histology at KUMC epithel - epith03 `` Thyroid gland '' ( Simple cuboidal ) Epithelial tissue Cells Squamous Cuboidal Columnar Types Simple squamous epithelium Endothelium Mesothelium Simple cuboidal epithelium Simple columnar epithelium Pseudostratified columnar epithelium Respiratory epithelium Stratified squamous epithelium Stratified cuboidal epithelium Stratified columnar epithelium Transitional epithelium Urothelium Glands Types Mechanism Merocrine Eccrine Apocrine Holocrine Sebaceous Meibomian Shape Tubular gland Alveolar gland Secretion Serous glands Mucous glands Components Myoepithelial cell Serous demilune Ducts : Interlobar Interlobular Intralobular Striated Intercalated Acinus / Lobe Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Simple_cuboidal_epithelium&oldid=795135956 '' Categories : Epithelial cells Talk Contents About Wikipedia فارسی 日本 語 Polski Português Српски / srpski Türkçe 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 12 August 2017, at 07 : 25. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: the type of epithelium found on the surface of the ovaries and lining the ducts of glands is
Answer: Simple cuboidal epithelia