AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -High specific heat means that the substance can absorb more heat energy before undergoing a change. The human body is 70% water. So, the high specific heat of water makes sure that the temperature of the human body is maintained. Also, it acts as a heat energy regulator.

Detailed explanation-2: -Due to its high heat capacity, water is used by warm blooded animals to more evenly disperse heat in their bodies; it acts in a similar manner to a car’s cooling system, transporting heat from warm places to cool places, causing the body to maintain a more even temperature.

Detailed explanation-3: -The high specific heat of water means that it requires a large amount of heat to raise the temperature of water. This helps the temperature of the environment from becoming too hot or too cold. Also, humans are about 66% water, thus this property of water helps us regulate our body temperature too.

Detailed explanation-4: -Specific heat is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature one degree Celsius. High specific heat is waters ability to slowly heat up and cool down. This allows water to help maintain homeostasis in the human body. The heat stored in water is moving to the surface, evaporating while taking heat with it.