Simple Cuboidal Epithelium · Histology

Which characteristic distinguishes simple cuboidal epithelium from stratified cuboidal epithelium?

  1. Number of cell layers
  2. Cell shape
  3. Presence of basement membrane
  4. Presence of nuclei
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Correct answer: Number of cell layers

Simple cuboidal epithelium consists of a single cell layer, whereas stratified cuboidal epithelium has multiple layers.

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