Which Statement Concerning Nonshivering Thermogenesis Is Correct

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning nonshivering thermogenesis is correct?

• 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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Definitions:

Plasticity

The brain's remarkable ability to reorganize and adapt its structure and function in response to experience or injury.

Association Areas

Regions of the cerebral cortex that are not involved in primary motor or sensory functions; instead, they are involved in integrating information from different modalities, contributing to higher mental functions such as thinking and learning.

Association Areas

Regions of the brain that integrate simpler functions to perform more complex functions.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain that processes sensory information from various parts of the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.