Cells of cuboidal epithelium resembles like a cube.
The length, breadth and height (thickness) of the cells are similar.
Types
Simple Cuboidal Epithelium
Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium
SIMPLE CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM
Made up of single layer of cells.
The cells are cube-like in shape.
The nucleus is round.
Examples
Germinal epithelium
Follicular epithelium of thyroid gland
Lining of Distal convulated tubule (DCT)
Ascending limb of Henley
Collecting tubule of Kidney
Functions
Formation of gametes
Helps in excretion
Formation of thyroxine hormone in Thyroid
STRATIFIED CUBOIDAL EPITHELIUM
Made up of more than 6 layer of cells
The cells of only top layer are cube-like in shape.
Examples
Ducts of mammary glands
Ducts of sweat glands
Functions
Helps in thermoregulation (sweat formation)
Secretion of milk