Where are podocytes found?

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(B) Podocytes are specialized epithelial cells found in the inner (visceral) layer of Bowman's capsule in the kidney. These cells are arranged in an i

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Inner wall of Bowman's capsule

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(B) Podocytes are specialized epithelial cells found in the inner (visceral) layer of Bowman's capsule in the kidney. These cells are arranged in an intricate manner so as to leave some minute spaces called filtration slits or slit pores. Blood is filtered so finely through these membranes that almost all the constituents of the plasma except the proteins pass onto the lumen of the Bowman's capsule. Therefore,the correct option is $B$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Structures in renal cortex	$I$. Descending limb of Henle
$Q$. Structures in renal medulla	$II$. Proximal convoluted tubule $(PCT)$
	$III$. Distal convoluted tubule $(DCT)$
	$IV$. Ascending limb of Henle
	$V$. Collecting duct
	$VI$. Duct of Bellini
	$VII$. Afferent arteriole
	$VIII$. Efferent arteriole

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