Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Homeostasis

Small Surface area to volume ratio (So) reduces heat loss / (more) heat retained Weddell seals can remain underwater for long periods of time. Figure 3 shows the rate of blood flow to different organs of a Weddell seal before a dive and during a long dive. ................
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