Transformation of Dhatus Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are the seven dhatus?
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.
What is the function of RASA?
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.
What does RAKTA maintain?
Maintains muscle tendons (KANDARA) and blood vessels (SIRA)
RAKTA is also known as blood tissue or red blood cells.
What is the primary function of MAMSA?
Maintains flat muscle (SNAYL) and the skin (TWACHA)
MAMSA refers to muscle tissue.
What does MEDA maintain?
Maintains subcutaneous fat (VASA) and function of sweat (SWEDA)
MEDA is the adipose tissue.
What is the role of ASTHI?
Maintains teeth (DANTA), nails (NAKHA), and hair (KESHA)
ASTHI refers to bone tissue.
What does MAJJA consist of and what does it maintain?
Bone marrow and nerve tissue; maintains function of lacrimal secretion (AKSHIVIT SNEHA)
MAJJA is important for both structural and functional aspects of the body.
What is the function of SHUKRA?
Maintains function of sexual organs
SHUKRA refers to semen and reproductive tissue.
Fill in the blank: RASA maintains functions of menstruation (ARTAVA) in the uterus and _______ in the mammary glands.
lactation (STANYA)
This highlights the role of RASA in female reproductive health.
True or False: RAKTA is responsible for maintaining the skin.
False
RAKTA maintains muscle tendons and blood vessels, not the skin.
What tissue does MAMSA refer to?
Muscle tissue
MAMSA plays a key role in maintaining muscle function and skin integrity.