Q. Podocytes are the cells present in

A) Cortex of nephron
B) Inner wall of Bowman’s capsule
C) Outer wall of Bowman’s capsule
D) Wall of glomerular capillaries
Explanation

Podocytes or foot cells are specialized cells of peculiar shape present in the epithelium visceral inner layer of Bowman’s capsule, surrounding the glomerulus. They posses foot like processes or projections, the pedicers. Hence, called as foot cells.

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