What Two Structures Create the Filtration Membrane of the Nephron

Question

What two structures create the filtration membrane of the nephron?
A)Capsular space and podocytes
B)Podocytes and parietal glomerular capsule
C)Podocytes and glomerular capillaries
D)Capsular space and renal tubule

Accepted Answer

The filtration membrane of the nephron is formed by the podocytes and the glomerular capillaries. Podocytes are specialized cells that wrap around the capillaries, and together they form a barrier that filters blood to form urine.