Catabolism of Specialized Brown Fat Depots in Certain Animals Is

Question

Catabolism of specialized brown fat depots in certain animals is substantially increased during
A) acclimatization.
B) torpor.
C) evaporative cooling.
D) nonshivering thermogenesis.
E) shivering thermogenesis.

Accepted Answer

Nonshivering thermogenesis is a process that occurs in brown fat where lipids are metabolized to produce heat, helping to maintain body temperature in cold environments without the need for muscle contractions as seen in shivering thermogenesis.