Question

The cells named podocytes occur in

• A. Inner wall of Bowman's capsule
• B. Outer wall of Bowmans capsule
• C. Large intestine
• D. Neck region of nephrons

Answer 1

The correct option is A Inner wall of Bowman's capsule

Podocytes cells are the cells which occur in the visceral layer of the Bowman's capsule. These are specialized epithelial cells that reside in the visceral layer of the capsule. It plays an important role in glomerular filtration. It combines with the endothelial cells of the glomerular capillary loop and the glomerular basement membrane they help to filter the blood. The glomerular filtrate contains water, glucose, salts and urea.

So, the correct answer is 'Inner wall of Bowman's capsule'.