Thermogenic
Thermogenic
Thermogenic (pronunciation: ther·mo·gen·ic, /ˌθərməˈjenik/) refers to the process of heat production in organisms, particularly in warm-blooded animals. The term is derived from the Greek words "thermo" meaning heat and "genesis" meaning creation or origin.
Etymology
The term "thermogenic" is derived from the Greek words "thermo" which means heat and "genesis" which means creation or origin. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of heat production in organisms.
Related Terms
- Thermogenesis: The process of heat production in organisms. It is primarily observed in warm-blooded animals but also occurs in a few species of plants.
- Metabolism: The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.
- Brown Adipose Tissue: Also known as brown fat, it is one of the two types of fat or adipose tissue (the other being white adipose tissue) found in mammals. It is especially abundant in newborns and in hibernating mammals. Its primary function is to generate body heat.
- Uncoupling Protein: A group of mitochondrial transporters located in the inner mitochondrial membrane. They are involved in thermogenesis.
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References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thermogenic
- Wikipedia's article - Thermogenic
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