Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards

In Ayurveda, the Kledaka Kapha sub-type is located in the stomach and performs what primary role?

Answer: Moistening food to aid digestion

Kledaka Kapha is found in the stomach lining and moistens food, facilitating enzymatic breakdown by Jatharagni.

Which mala (waste product) is produced as the by-product of Rasa dhatu formation?

Answer: Kapha and mucus secretions

The malas of Rasa dhatu are the mucus and phlegm secretions (kapha-related waste), as rasa and kapha share a fluid nature.

Samana Vayu resides near which fire and assists in which process?

Answer: Jatharagni; assists digestion and absorption

Samana Vayu is located in the small intestine near Jatharagni and assists in separating nutrients from waste during digestion.

The Majja dhatu in Ayurvedic anatomy correlates with which modern anatomical substance?

Answer: Bone marrow and nerve tissue

Majja dhatu encompasses bone marrow and nervous tissue, including the brain and spinal cord.

Which of the following correctly describes the concept of 'Upadhatu' in Ayurvedic anatomy?

Answer: Secondary tissues nourished by primary dhatus but not in the main sequence

Upadhatus are secondary or accessory tissues formed from a parent dhatu, such as breast milk and menstrual blood from Rasa dhatu.

Tarpaka Kapha is the sub-dosha located in the head that primarily nourishes which structures?

Answer: The brain and sensory organs

Tarpaka Kapha resides in the white matter of the brain and cerebrospinal fluid, nourishing the brain and sense organs.

In Ayurvedic physiology, Apana Vayu controls functions in which region of the body?

Answer: Lower abdomen and pelvis — elimination and reproduction

Apana Vayu governs downward and outward movement in the lower abdomen, overseeing elimination, menstruation, and childbirth.