Which of the Following Explanations for Brown Adipose Tissue Explains

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations for brown adipose tissue explains why infant humans and some small mammals have this tissue type?

• A) This tissue stores more heat than other types of fat because of its darker colour.
• B) This tissue can convert ATP into heat energy instead of using it for muscle contraction and other energy- requiring processes.
• C) This tissue allows for the conversion of fats directly into heat without the production of ATP.
• D) This tissue type has less water than other adipose tissues and thus has less evaporative cooling.

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