Compare and contrast the structure of a nephron with that of

Compare and contrast the structure of a nephron with that of an alveolus in the lung. Identify TWO (2) similarities and TWO (2) differences. (2 marks)

Solution

DIFFERENCES:1=Each alveolas is a very small bag_like structure bearing a component known as Surfactant while as each nephron is a curled tube_like arrangement with a cup_shaped structure called Bowman\'s capsule.2=Alveoli are present inside the lungs while as nephrons are lying in kidneys. SIMILARITIES:1=Both Alveoli and nephrons are present in larger quantity in their respective organs.2=Both the structures act as functional units.