Surface Area To Volume Ratio Flashcards
1
Q
Equation of surface area
A
Length x height
2
Q
Equation for volume
A
Length x width x height
3
Q
What is ficks law
A
Conc gradient x SA / DD
4
Q
Smaller animals
A
Larger SA : V
5
Q
Larger animals
A
Smaller SA:V
6
Q
Why do anmails with a larger SA:V require higher rate of metabolism
A
- large SA means more heat lose
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