Question
Biology Question on excretory system
Podocytes are the cells, present in
A
cortex of nephron
B
inner wall of Bowmans capsule
C
outer wall of Bowmans capsule
D
wall of glomerular capillaries
Answer
inner wall of Bowmans capsule
Explanation
Solution
Podocytes or foot cells are specialised cells of peculiar shape present in the epithelium visceral inner layer of Bowmans capsule, surrounding the glomerulus. They possess foot like processes or projections, the pedicels. Hence, called as foot cells. Outer wall of Bowmans capsule is made of squamous cells.