Q159 / 200 · NEET 2006 · Zoology
Bowman's glands are found in:
- Ajuxtamedullary nephrons
- Correct answerBolfactory epithelium
- Cexternal auditory canal
- Dcortical nephrons only
Solution
Bowman's glands are situated in the olfactory mucosa, beneath the olfactory epithelium, in the lamina propria, a connective tissue also containing fibroblasts, blood vessels, and bundles of fine axons from the olfactory neurons.
Related Theory
Bowman's capsule is a part of the nephron that forms a cup-like sack surrounding the glomerulus. It serves as a filter to remove organic wastes, excess inorganic salts, and water.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.