Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What is the primary mechanism for removing heat from the body?

  1. Convection

  2. Evaporation

  3. Radiation

  4. Conduction

The correct answer is: Evaporation

Evaporation is the primary mechanism for removing heat from the body because it involves the conversion of liquid water into water vapor, thereby releasing heat from the body. While convection and radiation also play a part in dissipating heat from the body, they are secondary mechanisms as they require an external source such as air or sunlight. Conduction, on the other hand, refers to the transfer of heat through physical contact and is not a primary mechanism for removing heat from the body. So, the most effective and efficient way to cool down the body is through evaporation.

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