Question

Give the properties of water responsible for controlling the temperature of our body.

Answer 1

Hydration is necessary for human beings. There are many functions of water in our body.

1. Water is a carrier distributing nutrients to cells.

2. Water removes waste products like toxins from the body.

3. Water helps in the biochemical breakdown of nutrients.

4. Water has a large heat capacity which helps limit changes in body temperature in a warm or cold environment. Water allows the body to release heat when the temperature is higher than body temperature. The body begins to sweat and the evaporation of water from the skin surface very efficiently cools the body.