Nonshivering Thermogenesis

Multiple Choice

Nonshivering thermogenesis

A) is stimulated by epinephrine and thyroid hormone
B) refers to the general increase in muscle tone in response to abrupt exposure to cold
C) enhances the insulative capacity of the skin by promoting increased deposition of brown fat under the skin
D) refers to the elevation of body temperature in response to pyrogen release
E) none of these