Question
Biology Question on Structural Organisation of Animals and plants
Identify the given diagram of tissue performing secretion and absorption -
A
Simple cuboidal epithelium
B
Simple columnar epithelium
C
Stratified cuboidal epithelium
D
Stratified columnar epithelium
Answer
Simple cuboidal epithelium
Explanation
Solution
The given figure is of simple cuboidal epithelium. The cells are cubical and more or less squarish in shape. In surface view, the cells appear polygonal. The nuclei are rounded and lie in the centre of the cells. The cuboidal epithelium is present in the small salivary and pancreatic ducts, thyroid follicles, parts of membranous labyrinth, etc.