Asked by Lauren Dufour on Jun 26, 2024
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What type of tissue contains mitochondria that can release energy as heat, rather than storing it in ATP?
A) skeletal muscle
B) brown adipose tissue
C) white adipose tissue
D) epidermis
E) dermis
Brown Adipose Tissue
A type of fat tissue in mammals that generates heat by burning calories, significantly contributing to thermoregulation.
Mitochondria
Organelles found in most eukaryotic cells, acting as the site of cellular respiration and energy production through the creation of ATP.
Skeletal Muscle
A type of striated muscle tissue which is attached to bones and is involved in the control of voluntary movements of the body.
- Identify tissue types based on their metabolic functions and responses to temperature.
Verified Answer
VG
Victoria GanaceJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Brown adipose tissue contains mitochondria that can release energy as heat through a process called thermogenesis, which helps regulate body temperature. This is due to the presence of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) in the mitochondria of brown adipose tissue, which uncouples the electron transport chain from ATP synthesis and generates heat instead. Skeletal muscle and white adipose tissue primarily store energy in the form of ATP, while the epidermis and dermis are not known for containing a significant amount of mitochondria.
Learning Objectives
- Identify tissue types based on their metabolic functions and responses to temperature.