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The cells named podocytes occur in

(a) glomerulus of kidney

(b) wall of capillaries

(c) neck region of nephrons

(d) large intestine.

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The correct option is (a) glomerulus of kidney.

Explanation:

The cells named podocytes occur in glomerulus of kidney. Podocytes play an important role in glomerular differentiation. The podocyte forms the filtration barrier in the glomerulus. In addition podocytes have a role in the characteristic arrangement of cytoskeletal proteins and intermediate filaments in the formation of foot processes.

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