A Textbook of Ayurvedic Human Physiology

CONTENTS
TOPIC
Paper 1: Part-A
Some Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda
2. Panchamahabhuta Siddhanta
3 Tridoshasiddhant
4. Triguna Siddhant
5 Loka-Purusha Samyavada
6 Samanya-Visheshasiddhant
7. Description of Basics of Srotas
8. Definition and Synonyms of the term Sharira and Kriya
9. Description of Sharira Dosha and Manasa Dosha
10. Mutual Relationship between Triguna- Tridosha & Panchamahabhuta
11. Difference between Sharira and Shaarira
12. Description of the Components of Purusha
13. Dosha
14. Inter Relationship between Ritu-Dosha-Rasa-Guna
15. Role of Dosha in the Formation of Prakriti
16. Vata Dosha
17. Five Types of Vata
18. Respiratory Physiology in Ayurveda
19. Physiology of Speech in Ayurveda
20. Pitta Dosha
21. Five Types of Pitta
22. Similarities and Differences between Agni and Pitta
23. Kapha Dosha
24. Five Types of Kapha
25. Etiological Factors Responsible for Dosha Vriddhi and Kshaya
26. Manifestation of Dosha Vriddhi and kshaya
27. Concept of Kriyakala
28. Deha Prakrati
29. Manasa Prakrati
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30 Ahara
31 Ahara Vidhi Vidhaana
12. Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana
33. Ahara Painaamakara Bhaavas
34 Aharapaka
35 Avasthapaka
36. Nishihapaka
37 Separation of Sara and Kitta
38. Genesis of Vata, Pitta and Kapha
39. Koshtha
40. Agni
Part - B
Homeostasis
Cell physiology
2. Cell and Membrane Physiology
3. Transportation of Various Substances Across Cell Membrane
4. Resting Membrane Potential and Action Potential
Physiology of respiratory system
5. Functional Anatomy of Respiratory System
6. Ventilation
7. Mechanism of Respiration
8. Exchange and Transport of Gases
9. Regulation of Respiration
10 Artificial Respiration
11. Disturbances of Respiration
12. Pulmonary Function Tests
13. Introduction to Nervous System
14. Neuron
15. Classification of Nerve Fibers
Nervous System
16. Physiology of Sensory and Motor Nervous System
17. Functions of Different Parts of Brain
18. Hypothalamus
19. Cerebellum
20. Cerebral Cortex
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21. Physiology of Special Senses
22. Visual Process
23. Vioral Pathway
24. Color Vision
25. Errors of Refraction
26. Structure of Ear
27. Auditory Pathway
28. Vestibular Apparatus
29. Sensation of Smell
30. Taste
31. Intelligence, Memory, Learning and Motivation
32. Physiology of Sleep and Dreams
33. EEG
34. Physiology of Speech and Articulation
35. Physiology of Temperature Regulation
Digestive system
36. Functional Anatomy of Gastro Intestinal Tract
37. Mechanism and Composition of Different Digestive juices
38. Functions of Salivary Glands, Stomach etc Organs in the Process of Digestion and Absorption
39. Movements of Digestive System
Acid Base Balance
40. Acid Base Balance
41. Water Electrolyte Balance
42. Study of Basic Components of Food
43. Digestion and Metabolism of Proteins, Fats and Carbohydrates
44. Vitamins and Minerals
Paper-2: Part - A
1. Etymology, derivation, definition, general introduction of term L
Different theories related to Dhatuposhana (Dhatuposhana Nyav
Dhatu
Rasadhatu
2. Etymology, derivation, location, properties, functions and Pramana of Rasa-dhatu
(xiv)
3 Physiology of Rasavaha Srotas, Formation of Rasa Dhatu from Aahara Rasa, Circulation of Rasa (Rasa-Samvahana), role of Vyana Vayu and Samana
Vayu in Rasa Samoa Rasa Sescripuon of functioning of Hridaya
4. Ashta vidha Sara (8 of Sara)
5. Concept defterdependence (Aashraya Aashrayi Bhaava)
Raktadhatu
6. Etymology, derivation, synonyms, location, properties, functions and Praman of Rakta Dhatu. Panchabhautikatva of Rakta Dhatu
7. Physiology of Raktavaha Srotas, formation of Rakta dhatu, Ranjana of Rasa by Ranjaka Pitta, festiba Srotas formation, specific functions of Rakta
8. Characteristics of Rakta sara Purusha, manifestations of Kshaya and Vriddhi of Rakta dhatu, mutual interdependence of Rakta and Pitta
Mamsadhatu
. Etymology, derivation, synonyms, location, properties and 9 functions of Mamsa Dhatu, physiology of Mamsavaha Srotas
10. Formation of Mamsa Dhatu, characteristics of Mamsa sara Purusha, manifestations of Kshaya and Vriddhi of Mamsa Dhatu
11. Concept of Peshi
Medadhatu
12. Etymology, derivation, location, properties, functions and Pramana of Meda Dhatu, physiology of Medovaha Srotas
13. Formation of Medo Dhatu, characteristics of Meda sara Purusha and Manifestations of Kshaya and Vriddhi of Meda
Asthidhatu
14. Etymology, derivation, synonyms, location, properties, functions of Asthi Dhatu Number of Asthi. Physiology of Asthivaha Srotas
15. Characteristics of Asthi sara Purusha, mutual interdependence of Vata and Asthi Dhatu, manifestations of Kshaya and Vriddhi of Asthi Dhatu
Majjadhatu
16. Etymology, derivation, types, location, properties, functions and Pramana of Majjaa Dhatu, physiology of Majjavaha Srotas
17. Formation of Majja Dhatu, characteristics of Majja Sara Purusha, Relation of Kapha, Pitta, Rakta and Majja, Manifestations of Kshaya and Vriddhi of Majja Dhatu
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(xv)
Shukradhatu
18. Etymology, derivation, location, properties, functions and Pramana of Shukra Dhatu, physiology of Shukraravaha Srotas
19. Formation of Shukra Dhatu. Features of Shuddha Shukra, Characteristics of Shukra-Sara Purusha, manifestations of Kshaya
20. Concept of Ashraya-Ashrayibhava j.e. inter-relationship among Dosha, Dhatu Mala and Srotas
21. Ojas
22. Upadhatu
23. Stanya
24. Artava
25. Tvak
26. Mala
27. Purisha
28. Mutra
29. Sveda
30. Dhatumala
31. Panchagyanendriya
32. Manas
33. Atma
34. Nidra
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Paper II: Part - B
Haemopoetic System
1. Blood
2. Erythropoiesis
3. Composition and functions of Bone marrow
4. Hemoglobin and Iron metabolism
5. Hemostasis
5. Anticoagulants
". Blood groups
- Plasma proteins
Anemia
Immunity
10. Classification of immunity
(xvi)
Muscle Physiology
11. Classification of muscles
12. Physiology of muscle contraction
Cardio-Vascular System
13. Functional anatomy of cardiovascular system
14. Cardiac cycle
16 Regulation of cardiac output and venous return
15. Heart sounds
17. Physiological basis of ECG
18. Heart-rate and its regulation
19. Arterial pulse
20. Systemic arterial blood pressure and its control.
Adipose Tissue
21. Adipose tissue, lipoproteins like VLDL, LDL and HDL triglycerides Skin
22. Functions of skin, sweat glands and sebaceous glands
Reproductive Systems
23. Physiology of male reproductive systems
24. Physiology of female reproductive systems
Excretory System
25. Physiology of Excretion - functional anatomy of urinary tract
26. Mechanism of formation of urine, control of micturition
27. Formation of faeces and mechanism of defecation
Endocrine System
28. Endocrine glands - General introduction to endocrine system
29. Pituitary Gland
30. Thyroid gland
31. Parathyroid gland
32. Pancreas
33. Adrenal Cortex
34. Adrenal Medulla
35. Endocrine Functions of Other Organs
36. Local Hormones