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Table 1 Physical and geometric features of human and rat models

From: Correlation of regional deposition dosage for inhaled nanoparticles in human and rat olfactory

 

Human

Rat

Rat/Human Ratio

Body Mass (kg)

88

0.4

0.0045

Nasal Surface Area (mm2)

19,882

2325

0.117

Olfactory Surface Area (mm2)

2097

1294

0.617

% of Olfactory to Nasal Surface Area

10.5

55.6

5.295