Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the passage?

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The question is asking which sentence best summarizes the essential information about yawning from the provided passage. It seeks to identify the main idea or concept conveyed regarding the conventional theories of yawning and its physiological effects.

Answer

The conventional theory is that people yawn to increase alertness by reversing oxygen level drops.

The conventional theory is that people yawn when bored or sleepy to increase alertness by reversing the drop in blood oxygen levels.

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The conventional theory is that people yawn when bored or sleepy to increase alertness by reversing the drop in blood oxygen levels.

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The passage critiques the conventional theory that yawning is linked to increased alertness or oxygen levels, providing evidence against this claim.

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