A type of fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn is which of the following?
a. pure fat c. brown fat
b. triglycerides d. glycerol
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A Incorrect. Pure fat is not a type of fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn.
B Incorrect. Triglycerides is not a type of fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn.
C Correct. Brown fat is a type of fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn, and serves as the primary form of heat production.
D Incorrect. Glycerol is not a type of fat found primarily in the subscapular, axillary, adrenal, and mediastinal regions of the newborn.
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