Use the passage from “Why are yawns contagious? We asked a scientist.” to answer the question.

Effect: We yawn.

Cause: to quickly expel carbon dioxide

Cause: to drive oxygen-enriched blood to the brain

Cause: to stretch internal organs

Cause: ?

Cause: ?

Based on the information in the passage, which cause completes the graphic organizer? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

to compress facial muscles
to compress facial muscles

to increase the frequency of deep breaths
to increase the frequency of deep breaths

to build up oxygen
to build up oxygen

to increase adenosine levels
to increase adenosine levels

to cool the brain
to cool the brain

1 answer

Based on the information in the passage, the two correct answers that complete the graphic organizer are:

  • to cool the brain
  • to build up oxygen

These causes align with the purpose of yawning as outlined in the passage.