when we yawn why the tears are coming in our eyes ? explain with diagram, if possible.

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Solution

Yawning results in release of tears due to reflex action and such type of tears is called reflex tears. Yawning triggers TRP channels in the ophthalmic nerve which causes the release of tears.

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