Which of the Following Best Explains Why Sweating Is Important

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why sweating is important to humans in maintaining suitable body temperature?

• A) Functioning of the sweat gland absorbs energy that otherwise would go into heating the body.
• B) The high specific heat of water on the skin absorbs heat from the body.
• C) Evaporation of moisture from the skin extracts heat from the body.
• D) Moisture on the skin increases thermal conductivity, thereby allowing heat to flow out of the body more effectively.
• E) None of the other choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Cochlea's Hair Cells

Sensory cells located within the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as sound.

Auditory Nerve

A component of the auditory system that transmits sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.

Fluid-Filled Tube

A tube or vessel containing liquid, often used in biological systems or mechanical devices to transfer fluids.