What is Simple cuboidal epithelium?
'''Simple cuboidal epithelium''' is a type of [[epithelium]] tissue. Like other types of epithelium, it is a [[tissue]] that covers a [[surface]]. It consists of only one layer of [[cube]]-like cells, which have large, [[sphere|spherical]] and central [[cell nucleus|nuclei]]. Simple cuboidal epithelium is found on the surface of [[ovary|ovaries]], the lining of [[nephron]]s, the walls of the [[renal tubule]]s, parts of the [[eye]] and [[thyroid]], and in [[salivary glands]]. On these surfaces, the cells perform [[secretion]] and [[filtration]]. These cells provide protection and may be active (pumping material in or out of the [[lumen]]) or passive, depending on the location and the purpose of the cells. [[Category:Animal tissues]] {{biology-stub}}