Paper1 Exercise Physiology: Ergogenic Aids Flashcards
1
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What are the benefits of Anabolic steroids?
A
- increases muscle mass and strength
- increases duration and intensity
2
Q
What are the disadvantages of anabolic steroids?
A
- mood swings
- heart failure
- acne
3
Q
What are the benefits of EPO?
A
- increases red blood cell count
- increases aerobic capacity
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of EPO?
A
- increased blood viscosity
- decreased cardiac output
- increased blood clots and heart failure
5
Q
What are the benefits of Human Growth Hormone?
A
- increases muscle mass and strength
- decreases fat mass due to an increase in fat metabolism
6
Q
What are the disadvantages of Human Growth Hormone?
A
- enlargement of vital organs
- abnormal bone and muscle development
7
Q
What are the benefits to blood doping?
A
- increases red blood cell count
- increases oxygen transport
8
Q
What are the disadvantages to blood doping?
A
- increased blood viscosity
- decreased cardiac output
- increased blood clots
9
Q
What are the benefits to cooling aids?
A
- reduces core temperature
- decreases sweating
10
Q
What are the disadvantages to cooling aids?
A
- may mask or worsen injuries
11
Q
How does dehydration reduce performance?
A
- decreased heat regulation
- increased blood viscosity
- increased heart rate
- increased fatigue
12
Q
What is a hypotonic drink?
A
- lower concentration of glucose than blood
13
Q
What is an isotonic drink?
A
- equal concentration of glucose to blood
14
Q
What is a hypertonic drink?
A
- higher concentration of glucose than blood.
15
Q
Describe carb loading
A
- starts one week before comp
- Day1: intense exercise
- Day2/3: high protein/fat diet
- Day4: intense exercise
- Day5/7: high carb loading
