Question

Regulating body temperature is related to

• A. high specific heat capacity of blood flowing
• B. low specific heat capacity of water
• C. high specific heat capacity of water
• D. low specific heat capacity of blood flowing

Answer 1

The correct option is C

high specific heat capacity of water

Our body mostly consists of water. Our body temperature does not change too much as water in our body have to absorb (release) a large amount of energy to produce an increase (decrease) of body temperature.