Question

Differentiate between

Bowman’* capsule and alveolus.

Answer 1

*Bowman’ capsule**

1. It is a part of kidney i.e. a excretory unit.

2. It is cup shaped structure at the end of nephron.

3. It helps in filtration of blood

Alveolus

1. It is a part of using i.e.a respiratory unit.

2. It is the outgrowth of air sacs (alveolar sacs).

3. It helps in exchange of gases (CO2 and O2).