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GO: Biological Process

diet induced thermogenesis

Term ID
GO:0002024
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Definition
The process that results in increased metabolic rate in tissues of an organism. It is triggered by the detection of dietary excess. This process is achieved via signaling in the sympathetic nervous system. 12161655
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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