Compare the functioning of alveoli in the lungs and nephrons in the kidneys with respect to their structure and functioning.

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Rethwrit · Accepted Answer

Alveoli Nephron Structure These are present in lungs Are balloon-like structures Present in kidney Has 3 main parts: glomerulus, Bowman capsule, and ducts. Function Exchange of gases ie. Carbon Dioxide and oxygen. Formation of urine ie. Purification of blood and removal of waste.

	Alveoli	Nephron
Structure	These are present in lungs Are balloon-like structures	Present in kidney Has 3 main parts: glomerulus, Bowman capsule, and ducts.
Function	Exchange of gases ie. Carbon Dioxide and oxygen.	Formation of urine ie. Purification of blood and removal of waste.