Question 7Humans produce sweat as a cooling mechanism to maintain a stable internal temperature. Which of the following best explains how the properties of water contribute to this physiological process?(A)The high specific heat capacity of water allows the body to absorb a large amount of excess heat energy.BThe high heat of vaporization of water allows the body to remove excess heat through a phase change of water from liquid to gas.(C)The high surface tension of water contributes to the physical process by which water leaves the body.DThe high melting temperature of water allows the body to remove excess heat through a phase change of water from solid to liquid.

Thermoregulation is the process which allows the body to maintain its core internal temperature and…

Humans produce sweat as a cooling mechanism to maintain a stable internal temperature. Which of the following best explains how the properties of water contribute to this physiological process? A The high specific heat capacity of water allows the body to absorb a large amount of excess heat energy. The high heat of vaporization of water allows the body to remove excess heat through a phase change of water from liquid to gas. The high surface tension of water contributes to the physical process by which water leaves the body. D The high melting temperature of water allows the body to remove excess heat through a phase change of water from solid to liquid.

Humans produce sweat as a cooling mechanism to maintain a stable internal temperature. Which of the following best explains how the properties of water contribute to this physiological process? A The high specific heat capacity of water allows the body to absorb a large amount of excess heat energy. The high heat of vaporization of water allows the body to remove excess heat through a phase change of water from liquid to gas. The high surface tension of water contributes to the physical process by which water leaves the body. D The high melting temperature of water allows the body to remove excess heat through a phase change of water from solid to liquid.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

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