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Endocrine System and Chakras (Centres of Prana) Flashcards

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What is the function of the Endocrine System?

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Maintains the mind-body balance through the production and release of hormones.

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How many glands make up the Endocrine System?

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10

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Name the Endocrine glands?

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Hypothalamus
Pituitary gland
Pineal gland
Thyroid gland
Parathyroid gland
Thymus
Pancreas
Adrenals
Ovaries
Testes
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Which gland is considered to be the master gland of the Endocrine System and where is it located?

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Hypothalamus, in the brain

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Hypothalamus.

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Hormone - Dopamine (reward system, orgasm)
Asana - Sirsasana
Pranayama - Nadi Shodhana

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Pituitary gland.

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Hormone -Oxytocin (love hormone/intimacy)
Asana - Utthita Balasana
Pranayama - Nadi Shodhana

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Pineal gland.

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Hormone - Melatonin and serotonin (sleep/wake cycles)
Asana - Utthita Balasana
Pranayama - Nadi Shodhana

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Thyroid gland.

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Hormone - Thyroxin 
Asana 
Hypothyroid - Salamba Sarvangasana
Hyperthyroid - Matsyasana
Pranayama - Ujjayi
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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Parathyroid gland.

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Hormone - Parathyroid hormone
Asana - Salamba Sarvangasana
Pranayama - Ujjayi

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Thymus.

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Hormone - Thymosin
Asana - Matsyasana
Pranayama - Ujjayi

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Pancreas.

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Hormone - Insulin (control blood sugar levels)
Asana - Vajrasana
Pranayama - Brahmari

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Adrenals.

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Hormone - Cortisol (response to stress)
Asana - Viparita Karani and back bends
Pranayama - Brahmari

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Ovaries.

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Hormone - Estrogen
Asana - Supta Baddha Konasana
Pranayama - Nadi Shodhana

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Name one hormone, one asana, and one pranayama for the Testes.

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Hormone - Testosterone
Asana - Supta Baddha Konasana
Pranayama - Nadi Shodhana

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How do the Nervous and Endocrine System work together?

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The Nervous System receives and sends signals (neurotransmitters) through the Nervous System to the Endocrine glands. The appropriate gland responds with an appropriate hormone secretion. They are co-dependant and in conjunction.

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Name all of the chakras in english.

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Root chakra
Sacral chakra
Solar plexus chakra
Heart chakra
Throat chakra
Third eye chakra
Crown chakra
17
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What is the Sanskrit and colour for the solar plexus chakra?

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Manipura and yellow

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Which chakra is red and what is the Sanskrit name?

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Root chakra and Muladhara

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What is the english and Sanskrit name for the orange chakra?

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Svadhisthana and sacral chakra

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What is the english and colour for the Vishuddha chakra?

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Throat chakra and blue

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What is the Sanskrit and colour for the third eye chakra?

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Ajna and indigo

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What is the sanskrit and colour for the heart chakra?

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Anahata and green

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