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| | ===Pathophysiology=== | | ===Pathophysiology=== |
| − | | + | '''Functions of 5 types of vata in reproductive physiology''' [A.S.Sutra Sthana 20/2] |
| − | Functions of 5 types of vata in reproductive physiology [A.S.Sutra Sthana 20/2] | + | {| class="wikitable" |
| − | Type of Vayu Related Functions Physiological functions | + | |- |
| − | Prana vayu Maintanance and control of intellect(buddhi), sense organs (indriya),mind, vasomotor activities. Neural regulation at hypothalamo-pitutary level | + | !Type of Vayu !!Related Functions !! Physiological functions |
| − | Udana vayu Production of strength(bala), energy(urja), memory(smriti), nourishing channels of body tissues(srota preenana) | + | |- |
| − | Samana vayu Helps in the function of digestive fire(agni), moves inside the channels of menstrual blood as well as ovum(artava vaha sroto vichari) • Any kind of transformation process related to reproductive physiology like Synthesis of all hormones, | + | |Prana vayu ||Maintanance and control of intellect(buddhi), sense organs (indriya),mind, vasomotor activities. || Neural regulation at hypothalamo-pitutary level |
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| | + | |Udana vayu ||Production of strength(bala), energy(urja), memory(smriti), nourishing channels of body tissues(srota preenana)||Neural regulation at hypothalamo-pitutary level |
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| | + | |Samana vayu|| Helps in the function of digestive fire(agni), moves inside the channels of menstrual blood as well as ovum(artava vaha sroto vichari || Any kind of transformation process related to reproductive physiology like Synthesis of all hormones, |
| | Eg:-Aromatization of testosterone into estrogen | | Eg:-Aromatization of testosterone into estrogen |
| − | • Receptor mechanism in cells, functions of gap junctions
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| − | Vyana vayu All kinds of movements,clearing/widening the channels of transportation(sroto vishodhana),Flow of sweat and blood(sweda- asruk sravana), helps in ejaculation of semen and helps in fertilization, nourishment of all the tissues • Circulation of reproductive hormones | + | Receptor mechanism in cells, functions of gap junctions |
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| | + | |Vyana vayu|| All kinds of movements,clearing/widening the channels of transportation(sroto vishodhana),Flow of sweat and blood(sweda- asruk sravana)|| helps in ejaculation of semen and helps in fertilization, nourishment of all the tissues • Circulation of reproductive hormones |
| | • Spasm followed by relaxation in spiral arteries- damage of arteriolar wall- escape of blood(mechanism of menstrual bleeding) | | • Spasm followed by relaxation in spiral arteries- damage of arteriolar wall- escape of blood(mechanism of menstrual bleeding) |
| − | Apana vayu Elimination of menstrual blood(artava nishkramana) Shedding of superficial functional layer of endometrium along with blood from the uterine cavity. | + | |- |
| | + | |Apana vayu|| Elimination of menstrual blood(artava nishkramana) || Shedding of superficial functional layer of endometrium along with blood from the uterine cavity. |
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| | • The vitiation of vata occurs in two ways: | | • The vitiation of vata occurs in two ways: |