Why is brown fat important?:

a. It is the newborn's primary source of insulation.
b. It can be broken down to generate heat for thermoregulation.
c. It can be broken down for energy between feedings.
d. It can be converted to white fat.


Ans: b. It can be broken down to generate heat for thermoregulation.

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