AP Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the seven dhatus (tissues) is considered the most refined and is associated with vitality and immunity?
- Rasa
- Rakta
- Shukra
- Ojas (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Ojas
Ojas is the ultimate refined essence produced from all seven dhatus and is the foundation of immunity and vitality.
Question 2: The srotas (channels) known as Mutravaha srotas are responsible for transporting which substance?
- Blood
- Lymph
- Urine (Correct answer)
- Sweat
Correct answer: Urine
Mutravaha srotas are the urinary channels responsible for the formation and elimination of urine (mutra).
Question 3: In Ayurvedic physiology, Prana Vayu governs which primary function in the body?
- Downward elimination
- Upward movement and inhalation (Correct answer)
- Digestion in the stomach
- Circulation through the heart
Correct answer: Upward movement and inhalation
Prana Vayu is the sub-dosha of Vata located in the head and chest that governs inhalation, swallowing, and upward movement of energy.
Question 4: Asthi dhatu corresponds most closely to which tissue in modern anatomy?
- Muscle
- Nerve tissue
- Bone (Correct answer)
- Adipose tissue
Correct answer: Bone
Asthi dhatu refers to bone tissue, providing structure and support to the body.
Question 5: Which agni is responsible for digestion and transformation at the level of individual tissues (dhatus)?
- Jatharagni
- Bhutagni
- Dhatvagni (Correct answer)
- Pachakagni
Correct answer: Dhatvagni
Dhatvagni are the seven tissue-specific fires that transform nutrients into each of the seven dhatus.
Question 6: The concept of 'Sara' in Ayurvedic anatomy refers to which aspect of the dhatus?
- Waste products of tissues
- The pure, best quality of a tissue (Correct answer)
- The quantity of a tissue
- The channel of a tissue
Correct answer: The pure, best quality of a tissue
Sara refers to the excellence or best quality expression of a dhatu, used to assess constitutional strength.
Question 7: Avalambaka Kapha is primarily located in which region and supports which structure?
- Stomach, supports digestion
- Chest, supports the heart and lungs (Correct answer)
- Head, supports brain function
- Joints, supports lubrication
Correct answer: Chest, supports the heart and lungs
Avalambaka Kapha resides in the chest and provides support and lubrication to the heart and lungs.
AP Ayurvedic Anatomy & Physiology 2
Which of the seven dhatus (tissues) is considered the most refined and is associated with vitality and immunity?