When humidity is high, the air is already saturated with water vapor, which significantly slows down the rate of evaporation of sweat. If sweat does not evaporate effectively, the body's cooling mechanism is impaired, leading to a feeling of being unpleasantly hot and sticky despite sweating.
A man feels unpleasant due to humidity and heat. The reason for this is :
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1995 · Topic: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Homeostasis and Regulatory Mechanisms)
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Answer: C. Sweat does not evaporate due to humidity
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