Fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn does which of the following things?
a. protects the newborn from injury in case of falling or other trauma
b. increases cellular metabolic rates and oxygen consumption
c. provides a store of usable energy in case the baby does not nurse well
d. is used in the production of hormones, especially testosterone
B
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A Incorrect. Brown fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn does not protect the newborn from injury in case of falling or other trauma.
B Correct. Brown fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn does increases cellular metabolic rates and oxygen consumption to produce additional heat.
C Incorrect. Brown fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn does not provide a store of usable energy in case the baby does not nurse well.
D Incorrect. Brown fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn is not used in the production of hormones, especially testosterone.
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