The inner layer of Bowman's capsule consists of specialized cells called
A)nephrons.
B)podocytes.
C)nephrocytes.
D)juxtamedullary cells.
E)macula densa.

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The inner layer of Bowman's capsule is composed of specialized cells called podocytes. These cells have long foot-like processes called pedicels that wrap around the glomerular capillaries and form filtration slits that allow filtrate to pass from the glomerular capillaries into the Bowman's capsule. Nephrons and juxtamedullary cells are not specific to the inner layer of Bowman's capsule, while nephrocytes and macula densa are not accurate descriptions of the cells that make up the inner layer.

The Inner Layer of Bowman's Capsule Consists of Specialized Cells