Campbell Biology in Focus
Campbell Biology in Focus
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780134710679
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 3TYU

Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating. Which property of water is most directly responsible for the ability of sweat to lower body temperature?

  1. A.    water’s change in density when it condenses
  2. B.     water’s ability to dissolve molecules in the air
  3. C.     the release of heat by the formation of hydrogen bonds
  4. D.    the absorption of heat by the breaking of hydrogen bonds
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