Question
Biology Question on excretory products and their elimination
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
Answer
inner wall of Bowman's capsule
Explanation
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.