An infant born with a genetic defect that causes little or no brown fat to be formed will have
A)difficulty absorbing nutrients from the intestine.
B)very stretchy tendons.
C)difficulty breathing.
D)a reduced bone mass.
E)difficulty regulating his body temperature.

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Brown fat is responsible for generating heat in the body, especially in response to cold temperatures. Without brown fat, the infant would have difficulty regulating their body temperature.

An Infant Born with a Genetic Defect That Causes Little