The expenditure of energy to produce heat in response to a cold environment and as a result of overfeeding is called
A) adaptive thermogenesis.
B) thermic effect of cold.
C) heat metabolism.
D) thermic metabolism.

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Adaptive thermogenesis refers to the process where the body expends energy to produce heat in response to environmental changes, such as exposure to cold, or physiological conditions, like overfeeding. This helps in maintaining the body's core temperature and managing energy balance.

The Expenditure of Energy to Produce Heat in Response to a Cold