MDCAT Biology MCQ #673

A student running in the sun begins to sweat to lower their body temperature. Which property of water allows for this effective cooling?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #673

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student running in the sun begins to sweat to lower their body temperature. Which property of water allows for this effective cooling?

    • A) High specific heat
    • B) High heat of vaporization
    • C) High heat of fusion
    • D) Hydrophobic exclusion

    Answer: High heat of vaporization

    Explanation: Evaporative cooling relies on high heat of vaporization; specific heat is tempting but it refers to temperature stability, not cooling via phase change.