MDCAT Biology MCQ #714

A marathon runner produces sweat to prevent overheating during a race. Which property of water is primarily responsible for the resulting cooling effect?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #714

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A marathon runner produces sweat to prevent overheating during a race. Which property of water is primarily responsible for the resulting cooling effect?

    • A) Specific heat capacity
    • B) Heat of fusion
    • C) Heat of vaporization
    • D) Surface tension

    Answer: Heat of vaporization

    Explanation: Heat of vaporization provides the cooling effect during sweating, while high heat capacity stabilizes internal temperatures against external changes.