Question

compare the functioning of alveoli amd nephrons with respect their structure and functioning

Answer 1

Function of alveoli are:

• helps in exchange of gases in lung's

• it has large surface area.

Function of nephron are:

• separate plasma from blood.

• all the neutrent are reabsorbed in tuble

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Answer 2

ALVEOLI IN LUNGS :-

1. Alveoli are balloon like structures.

2. It is made up of one celled thick wall which contains extensive network of blood capillaries.

3. Alveoli are the site of gaseous exchange in lungs. Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place between the blood flowing in capillaries which surround the alveoli and gases present in the alveoli.

NEPHRONS IN KIDNEY:-

1. Nephron are long tubular structures.

2. It is made up of glomerulus , Bowman's capsule and a long renal tube.

3. Nephron are the basic filteration unit of kidney. Each nephron filters the blood and separates the nitorgenous waste in the form of urine.