the effect of size Flashcards
1
Q
What is isometric scaling?
A
A simple linear relationship
2
Q
How are bone scaled?
A
Allometric
3
Q
How does the skeleton increase compared to body size?
A
At a greater rate
4
Q
How does metabolic rate increase compared to body size?
A
At an slower rate (shallower slope)
5
Q
How does heart rate change with increases body size?
A
It decreases
6
Q
Why do small animals have a fast metabolism?
A
They have a very high s.a:volume ratio so need to have a fast metabolism to stop them freezing to death
