What is a cuboidal tissue?

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Simple cuboidal epithelium is a type of epithelial tissue found in the body. It is a single layer thick and made of cube-shaped cells. This type of tissue is found lining parts of the body such as the kidney tubules and walls of respiratory bronchioles.

It provides mechanical support and play the role of secretion and are called glandular epithelium.

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