Question

Differentiate between

Bowman’s capsule and alveolus

Answer 1

Bowman’s capsule

1. It is a part of the kidney i.e. an excretory unit.
2. It is a cup-shaped structure at the end of nephron.
3. It helps the infiltration 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 the exchange of gases (CO₂ and O₂).