Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards

What are the seven Dhatus (body tissues) listed in their correct sequential order in Ayurveda?

Answer: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra

The seven Dhatus in sequence are Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Meda (fat), Asthi (bone), Majja (marrow), and Shukra (reproductive tissue).

What is the primary seat (main location) of Vata Dosha in the human body?

Answer: Large intestine (colon)

The large intestine is the primary seat of Vata Dosha, where it is most concentrated, though Vata pervades the entire body.

What is 'Ojas' in Ayurvedic physiology?

Answer: The vital essence that sustains life, immunity, and vitality

Ojas is the most refined product of all seven Dhatus and represents the ultimate vital essence that supports immunity, strength, and life force.

What are 'Malas' in Ayurvedic physiology?

Answer: The metabolic waste products of the body

Malas are the metabolic waste products — primarily urine, feces, and sweat — that must be properly eliminated to maintain health.

What is 'Agni' in Ayurvedic physiology?

Answer: The digestive and metabolic fire responsible for transformation

Agni is the digestive and metabolic fire that governs all transformations in the body, including digestion, assimilation, and tissue metabolism.

Which Dhatu (tissue) is nourished directly from Rasa (plasma) as the second in the sequential Dhatu formation?

Answer: Rakta (blood)

In the sequential Dhatu formation, Rasa (plasma) nourishes Rakta (blood), making blood the second Dhatu produced in the chain.

Which subdosha of Pitta governs digestion in the stomach and small intestine?

Answer: Pachaka Pitta

Pachaka Pitta, located primarily in the small intestine, is the chief subdosha responsible for digestion, enzymatic activity, and assimilation of food.