13. Compare the functioning of alveoli in the lungs and nephrons in the kidneys with respect to their structure and functioning.
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Alveoli and nephron act as the structural and functional units of lungs and kidneys respectively. Alveoli occur in the respiratory system while the nephrons occur in the excretory system. The cell wall of alveoli and nephrons is thick and surrounded by blood capillaries.
Facilitates gaseous exchange in lungs: Facilitates blood filtration to produce urine
Blood is supplied to pulmonary veins: Blood is supplied to renal veins
Pulmonary arterioles supply blood: Afferent arterioles supply blood
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