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1
Q

What are the five primary sites of avalambaka kapha?

A
Lungs 
Pleural cavity
Heart
Respiratory tract
Spine
2
Q

What are the three primary functions of avalambaka kapha?

A

Support
Holds emotions
Supports all kapha systems functionally and structurally

3
Q

How does pranic energy get from the lungs to every cell, tissue, and organ?

A

It is carried by avalambaka kapha

4
Q

With which other subtype of kapha does avalambaka kapha have a functional relationship?

A

Kledaka kapha

Without kledaka kapha, avalambaka kapha cannot do anything

5
Q

Where is avalambaka kapha present in the respiratory and cardiovascular system?

A

Trachea
Bronchi and bronchioles as bronchial secretions
Pleural space as pleural fluid
Pericardial space as pericardial fluid

6
Q

How does avalambaka kapha help with gaseous exchange?

Which quality is attributed to this action?

A

Removes unwanted carbon dioxide from the alveoli so that oxygen can enter

Liquid

7
Q

Avalambaka kapha provides the liquid quality within the pulmonary trunk so that what can be taken where?

A

Oxygenated blood can be carried to the heart

8
Q

What are alveoli?

What happens in the alveoli?

A

The termination of the bronchi in tiny air sacs

The exchange of gases between the air in the lungs and the blood in the capillaries occurs across the walls of the alveoli

9
Q

What are the bronchi and bronchioles?

What function do they serve in the body?

Does gas exchange take place in this part of the respiratory system?

A

The bronchi are airways in the respiratory tract. The trachea divides into two main bronchi that continue to divide more and more, eventually giving rise to bronchioles that ultimately terminate at the alveoli

Bronchi and bronchioles conduct air into the lungs

No gas exchange takes place in the bronchi and bronchioles

10
Q

What functions does avalambaka kapha serve in the lungs?

A

Transports pranic energy from the lungs to the cells

Avalambaka kapha is present as pleural fluid and bronchial secretions

Helps with gaseous exchange

Protects and supports the lungs

Maintains the tone of the muscular layer of the bronchi

Maintains the permeability of the alveoli, unctuous quality of avalambaka kapha keeps alveoli moist

Maintain the lumen of the bronchi through liquid and sticky qualities

Supports intracostal muscles

11
Q

Psychologically, avalambaka kapha is associated with what three positive qualities?

A

Support
Love
Compassion

12
Q

The lungs are the seat of what emotions?

When there is excess grief and sadness what happens to avalambaka kapha?
What function does this affect?

A

Grief
Sadness

Avalambaka kapha becomes sticky
Lung function is affected

13
Q

What are examples of avalambaka kapha disorders?

A
Bronchitis
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
Pulmonary changes
Collapse of bronchial lumen
14
Q

What is the governing element of avalambaka kapha?

A

Air