<prompt> The following factors contribute to hypothermia in preterm babies exceptDecreased subcutaneous fat and brown fatLarge surface area in relation to body weightLess oxygen consumptionIncreased muscular activity  <response>: Increased muscular activity generates heat. Increased physical activitycrying, increased body movements is a compensatory mechanism to generate heat in a neonate on exposure to cold and wet environment. Reference : page 143 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition 