Why people yawn when they are sleepy? Are there any biological reasons behind yawning?

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Why people yawn when they are sleepy? Are there any biological reasons behind yawning?

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Yawning tells your body that it’s ok to relax. It widens your rib cage and sends a signal to your brain that it got a full breath. Wide jaw and rapid exhalation of breath calms the nervous system.

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