Assuming That the Body Shape of an Animal Is at Least

question 50

Multiple Choice

Assuming that the body shape of an animal is at least somewhat spherical, a considerable decrease in body size would _______ the surface area-to-volume ratio, and the ability to exchange heat with the environment would _______.

• A) increase; increase
• B) increase; stay about the same
• C) increase; decrease
• D) decrease; increase

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Definitions:

Proximodistal

Developmental progression where growth starts at the center of the body and moves toward the extremities.

Physical Development

The process that starts in human infancy and continues into late adolescent concentrating on gross and fine motor skills as well as puberty.

Pincer Grasp

Grasping objects between the fingers and the thumb.

Ulnar Grasp

Grasping objects between the fingers and the palm.