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bclement10

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A newborn can metabolize brown fat, which increases the metabolic rate and generates heat. This process is called:
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Compared to that of an adult, which of the following percentages represents a child's oxygen consumption?
 
  a. 25 c. 100
  b. 50 d. 200


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Nonshivering thermogenesis

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A Incorrect. Children's oxygen consumption is estimated to be 200 higher than adults, not 25.
B Incorrect. Children's oxygen consumption is estimated to be 200 higher than adults, not 50.
C Incorrect. Children's oxygen consumption is estimated to be 200 higher than adults, not 100.
D Correct. Metabolic demands, and thus oxygen consumption, are greater in infants and children than in adults. Children's oxygen consumption is estimated to be 200 higher than adults.


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