Newborn babies are poorly insulated and cannot shiver when exposed to cold temperatures. What type of adipose tissue helps infants generate heat when it is cold?

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Brown adipose tissue helps generate heat in newborn babies by producing a protein called thermogenin, which allows for the uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation and the generation of heat instead of ATP. Black, white, yellow, and red adipose tissue do not play a significant role in heat generation.

Newborn Babies Are Poorly Insulated and Cannot Shiver When Exposed