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Increased Surface Area Exchange Explain Increases Efficiency Needed

Front Explain how increased surface area increases efficiency of exchange surfaces. + example
Back Increased surface area:
  • Provides area needed for exchange and overcomes the low SA:V ratio of larger organisms, increasing diffusion rate
  • Example: villi in small intestine


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