A urologist is discussing the phagocytic cells that lie between the layers of the renal corpuscle.What is the urologist describing?
A) Podocytes
B) Macula densa cells
C) Mesangial cells
D) Filtration slits

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Mesangial cells lie between and support the capillaries.Mesangial cells have phagocytic ability similar to monocytes,release inflammatory cytokines,and can contract to regulate glomerular capillary blood flow.
The epithelium has specialized cells called podocytes from which pedicles (foot projections)radiate and adhere to the basement membrane.
The macula densa are sodium-sensing cells.
The pedicles interlock with the pedicles of adjacent podocytes,forming an elaborate network of intercellular clefts called filtration slits,or slit membranes.

A Urologist Is Discussing the Phagocytic Cells That Lie Between