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Uncoupling Proteins and Thermogenesis

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Which type of tissue produces uncoupling protein?

Muscle tissue

Nervous tissue

White adipose tissue

Brown adipose tissue (correct)

What is the function of the uncoupling protein in the inner mitochondrial membrane?

CO2 production

Electron transport chain

H+ carrier (correct)

ATP synthesis

What does the uncoupling protein block in order to stimulate respiration?

Development of a H+ electrochemical gradient (correct)

ATP synthesis

Oxygen transport

CO2 production

What is the result of the dissipation of ∆G of respiration as heat?

Heat production Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the type of thermogenesis that the uncoupling protein is involved in?

Non-shivering thermogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the disadvantage of non-shivering thermogenesis in terms of energy usage?

It is costly in terms of respiratory energy unavailable for ATP synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of non-shivering thermogenesis in terms of the organism?