NEET2011ZoologyExcretory Products and their EliminationActual
Which one of the following correctly explains the function of a specific part of a human nephron?
Options
- AHenle's loop - most reabsoroption of the major substances from the glomerular filtrate
- BDistal convoluted reabsorption of ions into tubule the surronding blood capillaries
- CAfferent arteriole carries the blood away from the glomerulus towards renal vein
- DPodocytes - create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule
Correct answer
D. Podocytes - create minute spaces (slit pores) for the filtration of blood into the Bowman's capsule
Step-by-step solution
Podocytes or visceral epithelial cells are the cells in Bowman's capsule in the kidneys that wrap around the capillaries of glomerules. They create minute pores (slit pores) for the filtration blood into the Bowman's capsule.