All of the following are true about 'non-shivering thermogenesis' EXCEPT?
High-Yield Explanation
Non-shivering thermogenesis' is due to the presence of brown fat. Release of norepinephrine uncouples beta oxidation in fat resulting in heat production Brown fat is located around great vessels, kidneys, adrenals, axilla, nape of neck, & between scapulae. Brown fat have sympathetic innervation