Briefly describe the change in the brown adipose tissue (BAT) mass and the brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolism during the winter/hibernating season (Oct-Feb). Using the figure above and the relationship between the BAT metabolism and the BAT mass during the winter/hibernating season (Oct-Feb), what can you conclude about the role of the brown adipose tissue (BAT) While in a state of torpor, a hibernating organism can store a large amount of fat inbrown adipose tissues (BAT). These tissues are located in various parts of the bodyand play an important role in thermoregulation.The figure below describes the body mass of a hibernating organism (e.g., a squirrel)as well as the total mass and metabolism of its brown adipose tissues throughout theyear.IncreasingBAT metabolismBAT massBody massJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun JulToColderWarmerAug Sep Oct Nov DecColder

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Briefly describe the change in the brown adipose tissue (BAT) mass and the brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolism during the winter/hibernating season (Oct-Feb). Using the figure above and the relationship between the BAT metabolism and the BAT mass during the winter/hibernating season (Oct-Feb), what can you conclude about the role of the brown adipose tissue (BAT)

Briefly describe the change in the brown adipose tissue (BAT) mass and the brown adipose tissue (BAT) metabolism during the winter/hibernating season (Oct-Feb). Using the figure above and the relationship between the BAT metabolism and the BAT mass during the winter/hibernating season (Oct-Feb), what can you conclude about the role of the brown adipose tissue (BAT)

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Chapter27: Metabolic Integration And Organ Specialization

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