Mosteller Formula for Body Surface Area: Body surface area is an important piece of medical information because it is a factor in temperature regulation as well as some drug level determinations. The Mosteller formula gives one way of estimating body surface area B in square meters. The formula uses the weight w in kilograms and the height h in centimeters. The relation is
In this exercise, we consider people who are 190 centimeters tall.
a. Write a formula for B as a function of w.
b. Make a graph of B versus w. includes weights up to 100 kilograms.
c. Is the graph you made in part b concave up or concave down?
d. In this part, we consider the effect of weight gain on men who are 190 centimeters tall. Would the weight gain have a greater effect on surface area for a lighter man or for a heavier man?
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