BHU PMT BHU PMT (Screening) Solved Paper-2006

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    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

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     Podocytes or foot cells are specialised cells of peculiar shape present in the epithelium visceral inner layer of Bowman's capsule, surrounding [he glomerulus. They possess foot like processes or projections, the pedicers. Hence, called as foot cells. Outer wall of Bowman's capsule is made of squamous cells.


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