Drugs - Performance Enhancing Flashcards
1
Q
Why do athletes take drugs
A
speed up recovery
pressure (to win)
develop muscle mass
train harder
2
Q
6 main drugs
A
anabolic steroids beta blockers diuretics narcotic analgesics stimulants peptide hormones
3
Q
anabolic steroids
A
promote muscle growth
4
Q
beta blockers
A
relax performer, control heart rate
5
Q
diuretics
A
produce more urine, hide other drugs
6
Q
narcotic analgesics
A
reduces pain
7
Q
stimulants
A
increase mental and physical alertness, reduce tiredness
8
Q
peptide hormones
A
increase hormone production
