Drugs

Question 1

drugs 2

Answer 1

substances which alter what goes on in your body

interfere with chemical reactions causing chemical changes meaning u become addicted to the drug

Question 2

medicinal drugs 2

Answer 2

drugs that are medically useful

some of these I don’t need a prescription some u do

Question 3

recreational drugs

Answer 3

fun!

Question 4

performance enhancing

Answer 4

alter performance in sport

Question 5

anabolic steroids

Answer 5

increase muscle size so athlete is stronger

causes high blood pressure

Question 6

stimulants2

Answer 6

increase heart rate so glucose and oxygen are transported to the athletes muscles faster
irregular heartbeat

Question 7

statins

Answer 7

prescribed drugs to lower risk of heart disease

Question 8

laboratory testing of drugs

Answer 8

1. tested on human cells and tissues (unless it’s a drug for use in while bodily systems)
2. live animals next to find out its effect toxicity and dosage

Question 9

clinical trials

Answer 9

1. healthy volunteers to check for side effects

2. tested on people suffering from the illness the optimum dosage is found

Question 10

placebos

Answer 10

to test if the drug actually works

Question 11

thalidomide 3

Answer 11

intended as a sleeping pill not tested for morning sickness
caused abnormal limb development in fetuses
thalidomide now treats leprosy

Question 12

smoking 3

Answer 12

disease of the heart blood vessels and lungs
causes cancer
addictive

Question 13

alcohol4

Answer 13

affects CNS slows down reactions
drunk=impaired judgement poor coordination
liver and brain disease
addictive