Brown adipose tissue contributes to thermoregulation primarily by:
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Correct answer: Producing heat by non-shivering thermogenesis
Brown adipose tissue generates heat through non-shivering thermogenesis mediated by uncoupling proteins. This mechanism is especially important in newborns.
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