Premature newborns have decreased amounts of brown adipose tissue for ____, the ability to make heat, due to their prematurity.

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Brown adipose tissue is responsible for thermogenesis, which is the ability to generate heat. Premature newborns have decreased amounts of this tissue, which can contribute to their difficulty in maintaining body temperature. Aspiration refers to inhaling foreign objects or substances, homeostasis refers to maintaining internal balance, and ventilation refers to the movement of air in and out of the lungs. None of these options are relevant to the decreased brown adipose tissue in premature newborns.

Premature Newborns Have Decreased Amounts of Brown Adipose Tissue for ____