Newborn infant prevents hypothermia by
Correct Answer: Non - shivering theromgenesis
Description: Normally, Oxidation occurs
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Energy generated in used for ATP production by phosphorylation
This is known as Coupling of oxidation with phosphorylation.
In Newborn: Due to Brown fat,
Energy generated from oxidation is used for heat production not ATP production to prevent hypothermia.
This Mechanism is Non - shivering thermogenesis or Uncoupling of oxidation with phosphorylation.
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