Which of the Following Statements Regarding Brown Fat is False

Question

Which of the following statements regarding brown fat is false?
A) Brown fat is found in infants.
B) Brown fat functions in nonshivering thermogenesis.
C) Brown fat contains a rich vascular supply.
D) Brown fat is innervated by the sympathetic nervous system.
E) Brown fat is concentrated around visceral organs in the adult.

Accepted Answer

Brown fat is not concentrated around visceral organs in the adult. While brown fat is found in infants, functions in nonshivering thermogenesis, and is innervated by the sympathetic nervous system, it is actually located in the subcutaneous tissue, interscapular region, and neck in adults. In contrast, white fat is typically found in visceral and subcutaneous depots in adults.