Q31 / 157 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Excretory Products and their Elimination

Which of the following is incorrect match about human excretory system?

  • A
    Columns of Bertini : extension of cortex in between the renal pyramids.
  • B
    Renal corpuscles : Bowman's capsule and glomerulus.
  • C
    Cortical nephrons : Vasa recta is absent or highly reduced.
  • Correct answer
    D
    Podocytes: Cuboidal epithelium of Bowman's capsule.

Solution

The Squamous epithelial cells of Bowman's capsule are called podocytes. These cells are specialised to arranged in an intricate manner so as to leave some minute spaces called filtration slits or slit pores. Filtration of blood occurs through these fine pores or slits.

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

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