MDCAT Biology MCQ #700

A person sweats profusely during exercise to maintain a stable internal temperature. Which property of water is primarily responsible for this cooling effect?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #700

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A person sweats profusely during exercise to maintain a stable internal temperature. Which property of water is primarily responsible for this cooling effect?

    • A) High specific heat
    • B) High heat of vaporization
    • C) High heat of fusion
    • D) Low viscosity

    Answer: High heat of vaporization

    Explanation: Water's high heat of vaporization (574 Kcal/kg) allows efficient cooling. Specific heat is tempting but it relates to internal temperature maintenance, not evaporative cooling.