Which statement about brown fat is true?
A) It contains few mitochondria.
B) It provides the most energy for shivering.
C) It allows metabolic fuels to be consumed to produce heat.
D) It uses thermogenin to produce ATP.
E) It is found primarily in adult humans.

Question

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Brown fat allows metabolic fuels to be consumed to produce heat, which is its primary function.

Answer: D 
 Brown fat uses thermogenin to produce heat instead of ATP like other types of cells.

Answer: E 
 Brown fat is primarily found in infants, although recent research has shown that it may also be present in small amounts in adult humans.

Which Statement About Brown Fat Is True