Answer to Question #224370 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for moe

Question

3.1 Where would one find cuboidal or columnar epithelium and why?

Answer 1

cuboidal or columnar epithelium are found in the lining of the kidney tubules and in the ducts of glands.

Cuboidal epithelium provides mechanical strength.

Columnar epithelium facilitates movement across the epithelial barrier.