[codeflo]

Is there a precise biological explanation for that factor, e.g. metabolism rate or something?

[A_D_E_P_T]

> oxygen utilization, caloric expenditure, basal metabolism, blood volume, circulating plasma proteins, and renal function

The equation is from here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17942826/

For what it's worth, the rat equation is (X mg * (6/37))

Keep in mind that it's a loose/general guideline. Basically a starting point. But usually a quite accurate one.

[hooo]

When my son had cancer, many of the medication dosages were based on body surface area. Maybe it is similar to that.

https://reference.medscape.com/calculator/692/body-surface-a...