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When someone is tired, he or she yawns to increase the oxygen content in the blood. The blood is then carried to the brain which increases alertness or in other words wakes you up.

Fun Fact! All animals can yawn!
When sleepy or tired, you yawn to increase the oxygen content in the blood. The blood is then carried to the brain for increased alertness.

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