Quiz – Breathe To Reset

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

According to Porges and polyvagal theory, which nerve bridges your breath and your brain?

The vagus nerve

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The optic nerve

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The sciatic nerve

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The trigeminal nerve

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

What does conscious slow breathing activate?

The parasympathetic system, triggering recovery and calm

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The sympathetic fight-or-flight response

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A digestive-only reflex

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The muscular contraction system

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

According to Jerath, slow breathing below how many cycles per minute reduces sympathetic arousal?

About ten cycles per minute

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About thirty cycles per minute

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About two cycles per minute

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About fifty cycles per minute

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

What happens to the prefrontal cortex during the fight-or-flight response?

It becomes less efficient at clear thinking and decisions

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It shuts down permanently

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It grows stronger and faster

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It takes over your breathing

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each researcher or concept to its contribution.

Sort elements

Polyvagal theory linking breath and brain
Activates parasympathetic recovery
Slow breathing reduces sympathetic arousal
Brief breathing improves emotional regulation

Stephen Porges

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Vagus nerve

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Jerath

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Arch and Craske

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

Before a big presentation your heart races and your mind goes blank. Which quick tool can reset your nervous system?

Slow, conscious breathing

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Drinking more coffee

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Speaking faster to finish sooner

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Ignoring the feeling completely

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