Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Descriptive Statistics refer to various measures that are used to describe the characteristic features of the data. Such measures include measures of central tendency, measures of dispersion, etc. Graphs, tables and charts that display data are also examples of descriptive statistics. We use descriptive statistics, while computing the average marks of a sample of 10 … Read more

Compare Alveoli in the lungs and Nephrons in the kidneys

Alveoli Nephrons Shape. They are rounded or polyhedral. They are elongated tubules, Components. Alveoli are single entities. Each nephron has two components-Malpighian capsule and renal tubule. Renal tubule has three parts – PCT, loop of Henle and DCT. Blood Capillaries. They are of one type and lie all over the alveoli. Blood capillaries form two … Read more

Comparison and Differences in Xylem and Phloem

Here we have compared difference between Xylem and Phloem Transport in Xylem Transport in Phloem Components. It consists of water and minerals. It consists of organic nutrients. Direction. The movement is generally unidirectional The movement is multidirectional. Force. It operates through creation of negative tension. It operates through creation of positive turgor. Active Component. An active … Read more

Comparisons and Differences between Ureter and Urethra

Ureter Urethra Number. There are two ureters. Urethra is single. Position. It extends from hilus of kidney to urinary bladder. It extends from urinary bladder to an external opening Conduction. It conducts urine through peristalsis. It conducts urine through force of contracting urinary bladder. Sexes. Ureters are of the same size and conduct only urine … Read more

Differences between Excretion and Osmoregulation

In this post, we have discussed the difference between Excretion and Osmoregulation. The difference between Excretion has been given in the table below. Excretion Osmoregulation Function. It removes byproducts of metabolism called waste products, It maintains osmotic pressure of body fluids. Protection. It protects the body from toxicity of waste products. It protects the body … Read more