Q.

If the cuboidal epithelium turns out to have microvilli on it, what will it be called? 

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a

Compound epithelium

b

Pseudo ciliated epithelium 

c

Ciliated columnar epithelium 

d

Brush bordered epithelium

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Simple cuboidal epithelium is commonly found in 

  1. Ducts of glands and
  2. Tubular parts (proximal and distal convoluted tubules) of nephrons in kidneys.

The epithelium of proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) of nephron in the kidney has microvilli that form a brush border.

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