3.6 Drugs in Sport Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of performance-enhancing drugs?
A
Stimulants and anabolic steroids
2
Q
What are anabolic steroids?
A
Drugs used to build up muscle mass
3
Q
What are stimulants?
A
Drugs that boost bodily functions like heart rate?
4
Q
Why are strong pain killers banned in sport?
A
Because the athlete might ignore the injury and suffer further damage
5
Q
Why is it unfair that performance enhancing drugs are expensive?
A
Because many people cannot afford them and are therefore at an unfair disadvantage
6
Q
What do most people think about performance enhancing drugs?
A
That they are unethical
7
Q
What may performance-enhancing drugs lead to?
A
Permanent body damage and death
