In newborns,_________ occurs in brown fat.
A)lipogenesis
B)thermogenesis
C)gluconeogenesis
D)biogenesis

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In newborns, thermogenesis occurs in brown fat. Brown fat is a type of adipose tissue that has a high concentration of mitochondria, which allow for the generation of heat through oxidative metabolism. This is particularly important for newborns, who have a high surface area-to-volume ratio and can lose heat rapidly. Brown fat is also found in adult humans, but to a lesser extent.

In Newborns,_________ Occurs in Brown Fat