Ergogenic Aids

Question 1

State the 3 pharmalogical aids

Answer 1

Erythropoietin (EPO)

Anabolic steroids

Human growth hormone (HGH)

Question 2

What are the benefits of EPO

Answer 2

increases the generation of RBCs, which increases efficiency of O2 transport

Question 3

What are the risks of EPO

Answer 3

Irregular heart beat
Increased blood voscosity
Heart attack

Question 4

Give an example of an athlete who would benefit from using EPO

Answer 4

Endurance athletes eg, marathon runner

Question 5

Give the benefits of anabolic steroids

Answer 5

Increased muscle mass
Increased power
Reduced recovery time

Question 6

Give the risks of anabolic steroids

Answer 6

Mood swings
Acne
Infertility
Addiction

Question 7

Give an example of an athlete who would benefit from using anabolic steroids

Answer 7

High intensity, short duration sports
Eg. Weightlifter

Question 8

State the benefits of HGH

Answer 8

increased strength
Improved body fat composition
Improved cardiac output