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

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Water's high specific heat allows it to absorb and release heat with minimal temperature change, helping to stabilize body temperature.

Water Has a