SA:V Flashcards

1
Q

how to change surface area without changing volume

A

cell compartmentalisation
a flattened shape
plasma membrane extension

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Villi

A

Villi lining the intestine has an elongated flattened shape, which greatly increases the SA:V of the intestine. This maximizes the rate at which digested food can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

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