Question 13
Compare the functioning of alveoli in the lungs and nephrons in the kidneys with respect to their structure and functioning.
AlveoliNephronsAlveoli are tiny balloon−like structuresNephrons are tubular structures present inside thepresent inside the lungs.kidneys.The walls of the alveoli are one cell thick andNephrons are made of glomerulus,bowman′sit contains an extensive network of blood capillaries.capsule, and a long renal tube.FunctionFunctionThe exchange of O2 and CO2 takes place betweenThe blood enters the kidneys through the renal artery.the blood of the capillaries that surroundThe blood enters here and the nitrogenous wastethe alveoli and the gases present in the alveoli.in the form of urine is collected by collecting duct.Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange.Nephrons are the basic filtration unit.