Q160 / 200 · NEET 2007 · Zoology

Bowman's glands are located in the:

  • A
    anterior pituitary
  • B
    female reproductive system of cockroach
  • Correct answer
    C
    olfactory epithelium of our nose
  • D
    proximal end of uriniferous tubules.

Solution

Bowman's glands occur below the olfactory epithelium which secretes mucus over the epithelium to keep it moist. Caution Bowman's capsule is a cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of $a$ nephron in the mammalian kidney that performs the first step in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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