Ethics and other issues- blood doping

Question 1

what is EPO

Answer 1

EPO is a hormone that stimulates production of red blood cells

Question 2

what are the 5 steps of blood doping

Answer 2

1. blood is taken when haemoglobin levels are high
2. blood is frozen
3. the performers body naturally replaces the blood
4. frozen blood is injected with EPO then put back into the performer
5. because of the increase in red blood cells, performers aerobic capacity is increased

Question 3

what are 5 risks of blood doping

Answer 3

• blood thickens
• increased chance of heart attacks and strokes
• higher blood pressure
• weight gain
• kidney disease(through epo)
• risk if infection when sharing blood