Which of the following tissues is present in kidneys?

Squamous epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium

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Columnar epithelium

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Compound epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is D Cuboidal epithelium
In the human body, the lining of glands are made of simple cuboidal epithelium. Cells are cuboidal in shape ; hence the name. This epithelium is also present in the ducts that transport the secretions of glands to organs. In the kidney tubules this epithelium does the functions of absorption and secretion. Thus the correct answer is option B.

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