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What is the function of stimulants?

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They affect the central nervous system, Increase alertness, reduce fatigue andd can increase competitiveness.

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Who would benefit from using stiumlants?

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Sprinters, speed swimmers

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What are the negative side effects of using stimulants?

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Death, high blood pressure, anxiety, strokes, irregular heartbeat, addiction

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What is the function of narcotic analgesics?

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Painkillers e.g. morphine used to mask pain from an injury or overtraining

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Who would benefit from using narcotic analgesics?

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Anybody needing to recover from overtraining

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What are the negative side effects of using narcotic analgesics?

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Low blood pressure, constipation, respiratory depression, exhaustian

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What is the function of anabolic steroids?

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Increase muscle strength, help them train longer and harder

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Who would benefit from using anabolic steroids?

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Weight lifters

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What are the negative side effects of using anabolic steroids?

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Liver damage, heart disease, addiction, aggression, sexual problems, deeper voice, kidney damage

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What is the function of peptide hormones (EPO)?

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EPO regulates the production of red blood cells increasing ability of athletes blood to carry oxygen

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Who would benefit from using peptide hormones (EPO)?

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Marathon runners, cycling

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What are the negative side effects of using peptide hormones (EPO)?

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Thickening of blood, the heart has to work harder, heart attacks, stroke

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What is the function of beta blockers?

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Reduce heart rate, muscle tension, and blood pressure, reduces affects of adrenaline, improve preciseness

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Who would benefit from using beta blockers?

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Snooker players, archery, shooting events, darts

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What are the negative side effects of using beta blockers?

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Nausea, weakness, heart problems

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What is the function of diuretics?

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Reduce excess body fluids, reduce weight quickly, dilute the presence of illegal substances and remove them in urine

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Who would benefit from using diuretics?

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Horse jockeys, boxers

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What are the negative side effects of using diuretics?

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Dehydration, low blood pressure, cramps

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Which sports does blood doipng benefit?

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Endurance sports e.g. marathon

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What is blood doping?

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Involves the removal of blood a few weeks prior to competition, the blood is frozen and reinjected just before competition. Increases blood cells.

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What are the side effects of blood doping?

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Thickening of the blood, infections, heart attack, blockage of blood vessels

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What are the advantages of taking PEDs?

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Success, fame, wealth, level playing field

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What are the disadvantages of taking PEDs?

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Cheating, immoral, health risks, fines, bans, damage to reputation, credibility

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