This is an
image of cuboidal epithelia, which can be found in parts of the eye and
thyroid.
Q.
Relate the structure to the function of cuboidal epithelia
Structure
- Cuboidal cells are roughly
(1)_____
in shape, appearing (2)____ in cross section. Simple
cuboidal cells consist of (3)____ layer of cells.
Function
- By
lining the surface of various ducts of various (4) _____________ ,
simple cuboidal cells are able to provide a layer of protection from
(5)____ , foreign particles, invading bacteria
and excessive
(6)______ (due to its selective permeability) to the underlying
tissue.
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A1.
(1)
spherical, (2) circular, (3) four, (4) veins and arteries, (5)
Toxins, (6) blood loss
A2.
(1) cuboidal, (2) globular, (3) two, (4) glands, (5) water, (6)
amylase
A3.
(1) cuboidal, (2) square, (3) one, (4 )glands and organs,
(5) Abrasion, (6) Water loss
A4.
(1) triangular, (2) obtuse, (3) three, (4) cells and atoms, (5)
sunlight, (6) water loss
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