Drugs + diseases Flashcards
Types of cardiovascular diseases
atherosclerosis
coronary heart disease
heart attacks
strokes
coronary heart disease
main cause of atherosclerosis- heart can’t respire so less blood flow
what are the effects of training?
exercise reduces risk by up to 30%
reduces cholesterol, blood viscosity etc
what is an ergogenic aid?
substance used to aid performance
face risks and consequences
some legal some not
what is doping?
use of banned enhancing drugs
pharmacological aida
increase hormones inside the body
what are physiological aids
increase rate of adaption by the body
respiratory diseases
asthma
copd
what is copd?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
used for severe asthma, chronic bronchitis + emphysema
what is eia?
exercise induced asthma- couldnt perform in winter sports
permanent changes of copd
increased mucus production
damage to alveoli
decreased tissue elasticity
thickening of bronchiole walls
causes of copd
smoking and sedentary lifestyle
effects of training on respiratory diseases
decrease symptoms
full use of lungs
surface area of alveoli and pulmonary capillaries