Which outcome accompanies the release of norepinephrine activating uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) in a hibernating mammal's brown adipose tissue?

💡 Explanation

The uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) activation increases mitochondrial membrane permeability, resulting in heat production through non-shivering thermogenesis rather than ATP production because protons leak from the mitochondrial membrane. Therefore, core body temperature increases rather than metabolic fuel reserves increasing.

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