DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)
Applied Anatomy
Easy
The Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is NOT located in which of the following areas?
Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)
Explanation
- The sacral region, located at the base of the spine near the pelvis, is not a primary site for brown adipose tissue depots.
- BAT is strategically located in neonates and adults to warm blood as it circulates through major vessels near the body's core.
- Key BAT locations include the interscapular, supraclavicular, axillary, paravertebral (along the spine), and perirenal (around the kidneys) areas.
- The absence of significant BAT in the sacral region makes it the correct answer for the location where BAT is NOT found.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: This is incorrect because the interscapular region (between the shoulder blades) is one of the largest and most well-known depots of brown adipose tissue, especially in newborns.
- Option C: This is incorrect because the supraclavicular region (in the neck, above the collarbones) is a significant site of BAT that persists into adulthood.
- Option D: This is incorrect because the axillary regions (armpits) contain brown adipose tissue, which helps warm the blood passing through the axillary arteries and veins.
Related Visual
Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Anatomy and Physiology: Location of Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Understanding BAT locations is vital for preventing neonatal hypothermia. Nurses must ensure newborns are kept warm, dry, and have a hat on, as heat loss is rapid.
- Promoting skin-to-skin contact (Kangaroo Mother Care) is a key nursing intervention that utilizes the parent's body heat to keep the infant warm and reduces the metabolic demand on the infant's BAT stores.
- Cold stress in a neonate forces the body to use BAT, which consumes large amounts of glucose and oxygen. This can quickly lead to hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and respiratory distress, which are critical conditions a nurse must monitor for and prevent.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the keywords in the question stem. The key concepts are 'Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT)' and its 'location'.
- Pay close attention to the negative lead-in word 'NOT'. This signals that you are looking for the exception among the options. Three options will be correct locations for BAT, and one will be incorrect.
- Recall the primary anatomical sites of BAT, especially in newborns where it is most prominent. Think about areas around the neck, chest, and back.
- Evaluate each option against your knowledge:
- Interscapular (between shoulder blades)? Yes, a major site.
- Supraclavicular (above collarbone)? Yes, a known site.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Anatomy and Physiology: Location of Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT)
- Stem keywords: Brown Adipose Tissue, BAT, located
- Lead-in keywords: NOT
- Negative lead-in flag: Question asks for the area where Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) is NOT located.
Question ID
QFwD8HYH1aknXicY27c-aV
Reference Book
E6 Anatomy Grays 43e Vol 1 Part 1 p. 69-71
E6 Anatomy Grays 43e Vol 2 Part 2 p. 39-41
Practise the full DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)
Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.
More Introduction to Anatomical terms & Organization of Human Body Questions
- Movement toward midline is called as:
- Marked area shown in the following image is:
- Identify the marked area in the following image:
- As per the following image, an imaginary plane that divides the body into superior and inferior parts is:
- Identify the marked area in the image:
- How many cavities are found in human body?
- How many Anatomical regions are present in abdomen?
- Name of the tissue which is widely and abundantly distributed in the human body?
- Movement of body parts towards the body is known as?
- Which plane divided the body in anterior and posterior?& x20;
More DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2) Questions
- Read the given statement and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information in the statement is true, even if they appear to be at variance wit…
- Out of the given options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one option is NOT like the other three. Select the option which is differen…
- Five girls took part in a race. Rashi finished before Manisha but behind Garima. Ankita finished before Sakshi but behind Manisha. Who won the race?
- If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures will be the right mirror image of the given figure?
- Out of the given options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one option is NOT like the other three. Select the option which is differen…
- Which of the following answer figures completes the series of the question figure?
- Out of the given options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one option is NOT like the other three. Select the option which is differen…
- Which of the following cubes in the answer figure CANNOT be made based on the unfolded cube in the question figure?
- Which two signs should be interchanged to make the below equation mathematically correct? (56+6) 8 × 3 + 3 \= 18
- Two men Kashish and Yash start from the same point. Kashish walks 0.3 km west, then turns north and walks 0.45 m, then turns to his right and walks 0…