Bridging Ancient Medicine and Practices with Modern Biomedical Research — DU B. Sc. (Hons) Biomedical Previous Year Question Papers

(b) Describe how bioactive compounds in food help in maintaining dosha balance. 5. Write short notes on (any two) the following : (a) Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (b) Epigenetics in Ayurveda : Bridging Ancient Medicine and Practices with Modern : B.Sc. (Hons.) Biomedical Science (NEP-UGCF-2022) 2. Attempt four questions in all. 4. Subparts of the questions should be attempted together. 5. Give illustrations and examples wherever required. 1. (a) Briefly explain the following (any four) (b) State true or false and justify your answer (Any three) (i) Prakriti is solely determined by environment. (ii) Yoga has no role in immune modulation. (iii) Nutraceuticals aid disease prevention. (iv) Ethnopharmacology has limited modern relevance. (c) A 40-year-old individual reports fatigue, weight gain, slow metabolism, and mild depression. Based on Ayurvedic evaluation, the person is identified as having a .Kapha-dominant Prakriti with Kapha imbalance (Vikruti). The treatment plan included regular yoga practices, dietary modifications, and the use of nutraceuticals. After 8 weeks, improvement was observed in metabolic and psychological parameters Answer the following question with suitable justification (i) Which dosha imbalance is most likely responsible for slow metabolism and weight gain? (ii) Suggest one type of yoga practice suitable for this condition and state its benefit. (iii) Identify one nutraceutical that can be used in this condition and mention its role, (a) Explain how Pancha Mahabhuta forms the basis of Tridosha theory. (b) Discuss the role of yoga in management of stress and hypertension. (6,6) 3. (a) Explain the role of ethnopharmacology in modem drug discovery with one suitable example. (b) Discuss the role of nutraceuticals in management of neural diseases. (6,6)