The term 'multilocular' refers to the presence of:
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Correct answer: Multiple small lipid droplets in the cytoplasm.
Multilocular is the defining characteristic of brown adipocytes. This increased surface area of the lipid-cytoplasm interface allows for more rapid mobilization of fatty acids for oxidation in mitochondria.
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