Which of These Statements Correctly Describes Nonshivering Thermogenesis

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements correctly describes nonshivering thermogenesis?

• A)It is stimulated by epinephrine and thyroid hormone.
• B)It refers to the general increase in muscle tone in response to abrupt exposure to cold.
• C) It enhances the insulative capacity of the skin by promoting increased deposition of brown fat under the skin.
• D) It refers to the elevation of body temperature in response to pyrogen release.

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