Which specialized cells wrap around glomerular capillaries and contribute to the filtration barrier?
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Correct answer: Podocytes
Podocytes are specialized epithelial cells in the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule. Their foot processes form filtration slits that help regulate the passage of substances from blood into filtrate.
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