Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron? |
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a) |
Henle’s loop |
b) |
Distal convoluted tubule |
c) |
Afferent arteriole |
d) |
Podocytes |
Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron? |
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a) |
Henle’s loop |
b) |
Distal convoluted tubule |
c) |
Afferent arteriole |
d) |
Podocytes |
(d)
Podocytes or visceral epithelial cells are the cells in Bowman’s capsule in the kidney that wrap around the capillaries of glomerular. They create minute pores (site pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman’s capsule.