Question

how lungs are different from kidneys.

Answer 1

Heya user,

Consider the following points ----->

( i ) Location -> Lungs are located at either side of the human thorax --> It lies on the upper region and rests upon a diaphragm..
-> Kidneys, on the contrary, lie in the abdominal cavity, i.e., the lower region

( ii ) Functional units -> 
-----------> Lungs : Alveoli or Air Sacs [ Surface of gaseous Exch ]= 80cm²
-----------> Kidneys : Nephrons [ 30 - 55 mm long ]

( iii ) Function --> 
------------> Lungs : Lungs are pulmonary organs used for respiration. 
They are studied under the respiratory system and works for the exchange of gases [ CO2 and O2 ]

------------> Kidneys : Renal Organs used for Cleansing of blood -- Studied under excretory system -- Involves Re-absorption of Water and Minerals ... And basically, scans out all Nitrogenous wastes as urea

( iv ) Lungs are vital organs while damage of Kidneys can be Balanced by the use of Dialysis .... 

------------------------>>Kidney starts with 'k' and lungs with 'l'<<---------------------------

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Answer 2

Because lungs are up and kidneys are down