Illegal PEDs

Question 1

What are 3 types of illegal pharmacological aids

Answer 1

Anabolic steroid, growth hormone, EPO

Question 2

What do anabolic steroids do

Answer 2

Synthetic hormones which resemble testosterone taken to promote protein synthesis and muscle growth - easily accessible

Question 3

What are some potential side effects of using anabolic steroids

Answer 3

Increased risk of cancer, aggression, risk of strokes or heart attack, acne, mood swings

Question 4

What does the human growth hormone (HGH) do

Answer 4

Synthetic product that produces growth hormone, increases protein synthesis for muscle growth and repair, as well as metabolism of fats and speed of recovery

Question 5

What are some potential side effects of HGH

Answer 5

Abnormal bone/muscle development, enlarged vital organs, risk of cancer/diabetes

Question 6

What is EPO (Erythropoietin)

Answer 6

Naturally produced hormone leading to red blood cell production, improves O2 transport and aerobic capacity. Delays fatigue

Question 7

What are some potential side effects of EPO

Answer 7

Increased blood viscosity, reduce cardiac output, risk of clotting/heart failure, reduced natural EPO production

Question 8

What is the illegal physiological aid

Answer 8

Blood doping

Question 9

What is blood doping

Answer 9

Blood removed 4-6 weeks before, then naturally replenished and re infused into the body before the event, increasing RBC count

Question 10

What was found in the study related to blood doping and VO2 max

Answer 10

Led to 5-13% increase in VO2 max for those who infused 0.9-1.8L of blood

Question 11

What are the two types of drug

Answer 11

Recreational - for fun

Performance enhancing

Question 12

What are some side effects of blood doping

Answer 12

Increased blood viscosity, risk of heart attack, stroke, allergic reaction

Question 13

What are the 4 main reasons that cause athletes to take drugs

Answer 13

Pressure - coaches, club etc

Political pressure - almost forced by countries due to the expectation to win

Money/fame

Fairness - level the playing field

Question 14

What are the consequences of taking drugs

Answer 14

Concept of fair play damaged, reputation of sport damaged e.g cycling, health issues, encourages cheating

Question 15

What are the strategies to prevent drug use

Answer 15

More testing, tech, stricter bans, education, reinforce clean culture