A cuboidal cell is a type of epithelial cell that is shaped like a cube or square. They are found in the epithelium lining of ducts, such as those in the pancreas, and glands, such as the salivary gland.
- Functions: Cuboidal cells are often found in areas of high metabolic activity, whether the synthesis of secretory products or the exchange of small molecules.
- Appearance: Cuboidal cells are short cells with roughly similar thickness and width. They usually appear hexagonal in a cross-section.
- Types: There are three main shapes of epithelial cells: squamous, cuboidal, and columnar.
