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Understanding Yawning: A Quiz

Understanding Yawning: A Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Biology

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6th - 7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what stage of life do humans begin to yawn?

Before birth

During teenage years

After birth

During early childhood

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Hippocrates believe about yawning?

It expels bad air from the lungs

It helps in digestion

It increases brain activity

It is a sign of hunger

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a theory about yawning in the 1700s?

Yawning helps in cooling the brain

Yawning is a sign of boredom

Yawning is a form of exercise

Yawning increases alertness by raising blood pressure

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the modern theory about why yawns are contagious?

Yawning is a way to communicate emotions

Yawning helps in regulating body temperature

Yawning is a sign of empathy

Yawning is a reflex to increase oxygen intake

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might yawning function as a form of communication?

By signaling the need for sleep

By showing changes in mood or surroundings

By expressing boredom

By indicating hunger

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