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Pediatrics New born infants 7e221978

All of the following can occur in a neonate for heat production except

A
Shivering
B
Breakdown of brown fat with adrenaline secretion
C
Universal flexion like a fetus
D
Cutaneous vasoconstriction
High-Yield Explanation
On exposure to cold and wet environment, the neonate tries to generate heat by increasing physical activity(crying, increased body movements) and by mounting a sympathetic surge that causes peripheral vasoconstriction and non-shivering thermogenesis in the brown fat. Reference : page 143 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition

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