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6 years ago
Which physiologic mechanism does the newborn use to maintain body temperature?
 
  a. Shivering
  b. Metabolism of brown fat
  c. Production of fatty acids
  d. Decreased glucose metabolism
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ANS: B
The metabolism of brown fat helps the newborn maintain heat around vital organs. Newborns cannot shiver like adults. The production of fatty acids occurs, but it is not adaptive because it can cause metabolic acidosis. Glucose metabolism increases when the newborn is chilled.
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