These epithelial cells function in secretion or absorption and are found in many glands and in the kidney tubules: ________.

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Cuboidal cells are specialized for secretion and absorption due to their cube shape and location in many glands and kidney tubules. Squamous cells are flat and thin, found in places like the alveoli of the lungs, and are specialized for diffusion. Columnar cells are tall and narrow, found in places like the lining of the digestive tract, and are specialized for absorption and secretion. Stratified cells are multiple layers of cells and are found in places like the skin, they provide protection.

These Epithelial Cells Function in Secretion or Absorption and Are