Water has a

A. low specific heat, and this tends to minimize sweating.
B. high specific heat, and this tends to cause large amounts of sweating.
C. high specific heat, and this tends to keep body temperature relatively constant.
D. low specific heat, and this tends to result in chills and shivering.
E. low specific heat, and this tends to lead to variability in body temperature.


Answer: C

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