Which of the following types of adrenergic receptors are only found in brown adipose tissue where their activation stimulates heat production?
A)α₁-adrenergic
B)α₂-adrenergic
C)β₁-adrenergic
D)β₂-adrenergic
E)β₃-adrenergic

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The adrenergic receptors found in brown adipose tissue that stimulate heat production are known as β₃-adrenergic receptors. Activation of these receptors leads to the release of stored energy in the form of heat. The other adrenergic receptors listed do not have this specific function in brown adipose tissue.

Which of the Following Types of Adrenergic Receptors Are Only