Question

What are the similarities and differences between the Bowman's capsule and the alveolus?

Answer 1

Similarities:

In respect to their structure and functioning, both alveoli and Bowman’s capsule of the nephrons in the kidneys possesses network of blood capillaries.

Differences:

Alveoli:

• Alveoli is involved in the respiration
• It is present in the lungs.
• The exchange of gases takes place in alveoli where impure blood is purified to oxygenated blood.

Bowman’s capsule:

• Bowman’s capsule is involved in Excretion.
• Cup shaped Bowman’s capsule present in the upper end of the nephrons in the kidneys.
• The Bowman’s capsule of the nephrons purifies the blood by filtering out its waste products in the form of urine.