Water stabilizes internal body temperature due to its high heat capacity (from hydrogen bonds) and its effectiveness as a coolant through evaporation (sweat).
1. High heat capacity (Hydrogen bonds/strong intermolecular forces) 2. Effective coolant (sweat by turning into vapor)
| Front | How does water stabilize internal temperature of the body? |
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| Back | 1. High heat capacity (Hydrogen bonds/strong intermolecular forces) 2. Effective coolant (sweat by turning into vapor) |
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