cuboidal epithelium
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In simple cuboidal epithelium, the nucleus of the box-like cells appears round and is generally located near the center of the cell.
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The ovary comprises an outer covering of cuboidal epithelium called the ovarian surface epithelium that is superficial to a dense connective tissue covering called the tunica albuginea.
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Stratified cuboidal epithelium and stratified columnar epithelium can also be found in certain glands and ducts, but are uncommon in the human body.
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The ascending thick portion consists of simple cuboidal epithelium similar to the DCT.
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The descending thick portion consists of simple cuboidal epithelium similar to that of the PCT.
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