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Podocytes are the cells , present in...

Podocytes are the cells , present in

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Cortex of nephron

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Inner wall of Bowman's capsule

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Outer wall of Bowman's capsule

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Wall of glomerular capillaries

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(b) Podocytes or foot cells are specialised cells of peculiar shape present in the epithelium visceral inner layer of Bowman's capsule, surrounding the glomerulus. They posses foot like process or projections, the pedicers. Hence, called as foot cells.
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