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The tissue present in the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands is

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Squamous epithelial tissue

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Glandular epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium

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Columnar epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is C Cuboidal epithelium
The 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. They are present in the lining of kidney tubules and ducts of salivary glands.

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