Ethics and other issues- performance enhancing drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 4 types of drugs
A
- diuretics
- stimulants
- beta blockers
- anabolic steroids
2
Q
how do diuretics affect performance and 3 performers who would use them
A
- increase amount of water passed out the body
- helps performers lose weight
- jockeys
- horse riding
- boxing
- gymnastics
3
Q
how do stimulants affect performance and 3 performers who would use them
A
- affect CNS
- increases mental and physical alertness
- reduce pain
- athletics
- swimming
- american football
4
Q
how do beta blockers affect performance and 3 performers who would use them
A
- prevent adrenaline in order to keep heart rate low
- calming and relaxing effect
- reduce anxiety
- archery
- snooker
- darts
5
Q
how do anabolic steroids affect performance and 3 performers who would use them
A
- increase muscle mass fast
- lets athlete train harder for longer
- increases power and strength
- speeds up recovery time
6
Q
what are 4 risks of using diuretics
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- dehydration
- weakening of the muscle
- nausea
- kidney problems
7
Q
what are 4 risks of using stimulants
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- addictive
- high blood pressure
- strokes
- increased risk of injury because pain is suppressed
8
Q
what are 4 risks of using beta blockers
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- reduces blood pressure
- causes tiredness
- heart failure
- depression
9
Q
what are 4 risks of using anabolic steroids
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- aggressive behaviour
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- liver problems
- effect on hormones
10
Q
what are 5 reasons athletes take drugs
A
- to be the best
- improve performance
- mask other drugs
- build muscle faster
- to calm themselves before an event
- to mask pain
- influence of others
- to recover quicker
11
Q
what are 2 ways drugs are tested
A
blood testing
urine samples
