drugs Flashcards
What is doping in sports?
The use of prohibited substances or methods to enhance athletic performance.
True or False: All performance-enhancing drugs are legal in professional sports.
False
Fill in the blank: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in ____.
1999
What are anabolic steroids primarily used for in sports?
To increase muscle mass and strength.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a class of banned substances according to WADA? A) Stimulants B) Anabolic agents C) Vitamin supplements D) Hormones
C) Vitamin supplements
What does EPO stand for in the context of sports?
Erythropoietin
True or False: EPO is a naturally occurring hormone in the body.
True
Fill in the blank: EPO is primarily used to increase __________ in athletes.
red blood cell production
Which of the following sports is most commonly associated with EPO abuse? A) Basketball B) Cycling C) Golf
B) Cycling
What are two potential side effects of EPO usage in athletes?
Increased risk of blood clots and hypertension
What are the positive effects of Anabolic steroids, and give two examples of athletes that would take them?
-They increace muscle mas and allow a performer to train for longer and harder.
-Taken by Weightlifters and sprinters
What are the possible side effects of taking Anabolic Steroids?
-High blood pressure
-heart attacks
-strokes
What are the positive effects of beta blockers, and give two examples of athletes that would take them?
-Reduce heart rate and lower blood pressure, so stress levels and anxiety are reduced, it can also be used to improve balance and coordination.
-Used by dart players and archery players
What are the side affects of beta blockers?
-depression
-insomnia
