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Question
Differentiate between
Bowman’s capsule and alveolus
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Solution
Bowman’s capsule
- It is a part of the kidney i.e. an excretory unit.
- It is a cup-shaped structure at the end of nephron.
- It helps the infiltration of blood
Alveolus
- It is a part of using i.e. a respiratory unit.
- It is the outgrowth of air sacs (alveolar sacs).
- It helps in the exchange of gases (CO2 and O2).
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