Stratified cuboidal epithelium
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Stratified cuboidal epithelia is a rare type of epithelial tissue composed of cuboidally shaped cells arranged in multiple layers.
They protect areas such as ducts of sweat gland
s, mammary gland
s, and salivary gland
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They protect areas such as ducts of sweat gland
Sweat gland
Sweat glands, or sudoriferous glands, are small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat. There are two kinds of sweat glands:...
s, mammary gland
Mammary gland
A mammary gland is an organ in mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring. Mammals get their name from the word "mammary". In ruminants such as cows, goats, and deer, the mammary glands are contained in their udders...
s, and salivary gland
Salivary gland
The salivary glands in mammals are exocrine glands, glands with ducts, that produce saliva. They also secrete amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose...
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External links
- Overview at umdnj.edu "Sweat Duct" (Stratified cuboidal) - "Skin" - "Types of Epithelium"