Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781938168130
Author: Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 28, Problem 23RQ
Why is brown fat important?
- It is the newborn’s primary source of insulation.
- It can be broken down to generate heat for thermoregulation.
- It can be broken down for energy between feedings.
- It can be converted to white fat.
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