In response to cold temperatures, an infant's _________ nervous system stimulates _________ fat activity.
A) parasympathetic; white
B) parasympathetic; brown
C) sympathetic; white
D) sympathetic; brown

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In response to cold temperatures, the sympathetic nervous system stimulates brown fat activity in infants. Brown fat is responsible for generating heat in the body, while white fat is used for energy storage. The parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's rest and digest functions, while the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the body's fight or flight response.

In Response to Cold Temperatures, an Infant's _________ Nervous System