Interplay between yawning and vigilance: a review of the experimental evidence
PubMed ID
20357462
Abstract
Yawning is a phylogenetically old behavior of ubiquitous occurrence. The origin and function of this conspicuous phenomenon have been subject to speculation for centuries. A widely held hypothesis posits that yawning increases the arousal level during sleepiness; thus, providing a homeostatic regulation of vigilance.
Date Issued
2010
Publication Type
Article
Language(s)
en
Additional Credits
Journal
Frontiers of neurology and neuroscience
Publisher
Karger
ISSN
1660-4431
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