Transformation of Dhatus Flashcards

(11 cards)

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What are the seven dhatus?

A

1) RASA 2) RAKTA 3) MAMSA 4) MEDA 5) ASTHI 6) MAJJA 7) SHUKRA

The dhatus are fundamental tissues in the body, each with specific functions.

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What is the function of RASA?

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Maintains functions of menstruation (ARTAVA) in the uterus and lactation (STANYA) in the mammary glands

RASA refers to plasma and is crucial for reproductive health.

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What does RAKTA maintain?

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Maintains muscle tendons (KANDARA) and blood vessels (SIRA)

RAKTA is also known as blood tissue or red blood cells.

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What is the primary function of MAMSA?

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Maintains flat muscle (SNAYL) and the skin (TWACHA)

MAMSA refers to muscle tissue.

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What does MEDA maintain?

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Maintains subcutaneous fat (VASA) and function of sweat (SWEDA)

MEDA is the adipose tissue.

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What is the role of ASTHI?

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Maintains teeth (DANTA), nails (NAKHA), and hair (KESHA)

ASTHI refers to bone tissue.

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What does MAJJA consist of and what does it maintain?

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Bone marrow and nerve tissue; maintains function of lacrimal secretion (AKSHIVIT SNEHA)

MAJJA is important for both structural and functional aspects of the body.

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What is the function of SHUKRA?

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Maintains function of sexual organs

SHUKRA refers to semen and reproductive tissue.

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Fill in the blank: RASA maintains functions of menstruation (ARTAVA) in the uterus and _______ in the mammary glands.

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lactation (STANYA)

This highlights the role of RASA in female reproductive health.

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True or False: RAKTA is responsible for maintaining the skin.

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False

RAKTA maintains muscle tendons and blood vessels, not the skin.

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What tissue does MAMSA refer to?

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Muscle tissue

MAMSA plays a key role in maintaining muscle function and skin integrity.

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