Dhatu Paka

Syllabus – subtopics

1. ADhatu pakaB. Ojodusti lakshana
2. CAsatmya - Immune pathologyD. Cell Injury and Cellular adaptations
3. EInflammation
4. FHaemodynamic disorders
5. GNeoplasia

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

• Describe Dhatupaka features with examples
• Describe different stages of Ojo dusti
• Define Asatmya
• Define Hypersensitivity
• Describe four types of Hypersensitivity with suitable examples
• Define Autoimmunity
• Describe mechanism and classification of Autoimmunity with suitable examples
• Define Immunodeficiency.
• Describe classification of Immunodeficiency with suitable examples.
• Define Cell Injury
• Describe causes and mechanism of Reversible and Irreversible Cell Injury with microscopic and macroscopic features.
• Define Cellular Adaptation
• Describe types and mechanisms of Cellular Adaptations with suitable examples.
• Describe and discuss types of Cell Death (including apoptosis) and the mechanism with suitable examples.
• Define, classify and describe mechanism of Inflammation, Septicaemia, Oedema, Shock, Haemorrhage, Thrombosis, Embolism, Ischemia and Infarction
• Define and describe Tumors
• Describe nomenclature of Tumors
• Differentiate Benign and Malignant Tumours
• Describe mechanism of Metastasis