non-nutritional ergogenic aids (topic 9)

Question 1

define ergogenic aids

Answer 1

any substance/device that improves an athletes performance

Question 2

what is the placebo effect

Answer 2

a positive effect that can not be attributed to the properties of the placebo itself, but must be do simply to the persons belief that the placebo

Question 3

define steroid

Answer 3

a class of chemical substance that can be found in the body or be synthesized

Question 4

define anabolic steroids

Answer 4

drugs that mimic the effects of testosterone. In athletes they can be used to increase muscle mass and strength

Question 5

define diuretics

Answer 5

substance that increase removal of water from body

Question 6

define beta blockers

Answer 6

drugs that reduce the influence of adrenaline on the bod

Question 7

what the potential benefits of using anabolic steroids

Answer 7

weight gain, being able to train more, increased muscle mass, strength and power

Question 8

adverse effects of anabolic steroids

Answer 8

heart disease, liver toxicity, hormone production, greasy hair and skin, etc.

Question 9

what are the 5 classifications of non nutritional ergogenic aids

Answer 9

mechanical, psychological, physiological, pharmacological, nutritional

Question 10

what are the 5 classes of ergogenic aids

Answer 10

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