GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EXCRETORY SYSTEM

KIDNEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Podocytes are found
A
in the wall of the glomerulus
B
in the wall of the Bowman’s capsule
C
In the wall of the proximal tubule
D
throughout the nephron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Podocytes, also known as foot cells, are specialized cells with a unique shape that surround the glomerulus in the epithelial visceral inner layer of Bowman’s capsule. The pedicers have foot-like appendages or extensions. As a result, they’re known as foot cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The parietal epithelium of Bowman’s capsule is the outer layer and is composed of simple squamous epithelial cells called “parietal cells.” The parietal layer is not directly involved with filtration from the capillaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer:Podocytes are cells in the inner wall Bowman’s capsule in the nephrons of the kidney that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus. Additional information: >Podocytes are found in the inner wall of the Bowman’s capsules in the nephrons of the kidney.

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