Kerala University 2009 B.A.M.S Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery 2 Kriya Shareeram,- Question Paper

PA RT – A
1. provide the names of principal lymph trunks and define the lymphatic drainage of
neck ? 5
2. Name the various fluid compartments of the body and mention its location. 5
3. describe Homeostasis. define the maintenance of water balance in the body. 5
4. Write the ultpathi and panchabhoutika swarupa of rakta dhatu. 5
5. Outline the steps involved in the sliding filament mechanism of muscle contraction. 5
6. describe sara. What is its relevance in clinical practice and write the lakshnas of
Asthisara. 5
7. provide a detailed description about Medo dhatu. 5
8. elaborate the stages of spermatogenesis and define the role of hormones in
spermatogenesis. 5
9. provide an account of Lactation. define the role of hormones in the development of
mammary glands and lactation. 5
10. What is meant by ojas ? Differentiate bala from ojus. 5

PART – B
11. List the functions of kidney and define the role of kidney in acid-base balance. 5
12. define mechanism of vision in detail. 5
13. What is synapse ? discuss function and properties of synapse. 5
14. define the locations and functions of the sensory areas of the cerebral cortex. 5
15. discuss the formation and circulation of cerebro-spinal fluid. 5
16. describe hormone. discuss formation, storage and release of thyroid hormone. 5
17. discuss regulation of the secretion of glucagon and insulin secretion. 5
18. define the functions of Basal ganglia. 5
19. elaborate "Thrayopasthambhas" ? discuss kinds and guna of nidra according to
Vagbhata. 5
20. provide a brief note on extrapyramidal tracts. 5

Earning:   Approval pending.