More than a sign of sleepiness, yawning may cool the brain
people are less likely to yawn when the heat outdoors exceeds body temperature.
The cooling effect of yawning is thought to result from enhanced blood flow to the brain caused by stretching of the jaw, as well as countercurrent heat exchange with the ambient air that accompanies the deep inhalation.
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