Biology Now with Physiology (Second Edition)
Biology Now with Physiology (Second Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780393631791
Author: Anne Houtman, Megan Scudellari, Cindy Malone
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 5, Problem 16TQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

Explain in detail how brown fat burns calories when someone is chilled?

Case summary:

A friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat”. He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.

b.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

Explain how ephedrine affects metabolism and what its possible side effects are?

Case summary:

Friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat” He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.

c.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

Contrast (a) and (b) with effect of exercise on metabolism, both in the short and long term by increasing muscle mass.

Case summary:

Friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat” He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.

d.

Summary Introduction

To describe:

In final paragraph advise the friend whether to spend time in cold to increase weight loss or take ephedrine supplements. Whether he should continue to do exercise regularly. Justify it with data and logic.

Case summary:

Friend has emailed an article from the New York Times regarding “brown fat” He attempts to lose weight and he spent more time in colder rather than to do exercise. He came to know that Ephedrine stimulates the brown fat, so he decided to take ephedrine supplements. How to address the friend regarding this issue.

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