Many mammals control their body temperature by sweating. Which property of water is most directly responsible for the ability of sweat to lower body temperature?

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Sweating involves the breaking of hydrogen bonds between water molecules on the surface of the skin, which absorbs heat from the body, and allows the sweat to evaporate and carry heat away from the body. This property of water is directly responsible for the ability of sweat to lower body temperature.

Many Mammals Control Their Body Temperature by Sweating