PED

Question 1

Why do people take ped’s

Answer 1

Improve their performance
Encouraged
The reward of winning
Pressure

Question 2

What are anabolic steroids

Answer 2

Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth

Question 3

Side effects of anabolic steroids

Answer 3

Increased muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks

Question 4

What are beta blockers

Answer 4

Drugs that control the heart rate to keep it low

Question 5

Benefits of BB

Answer 5

They help in target sports where steadiness is required

Question 6

Side effects of BB

Answer 6

Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia, nightmares

Question 7

Narcotics

Answer 7

Drugs that affect mood or behaviour of a sports person reliving pain

Question 8

Analgesic

Answer 8

A painkiller, or pain reliving drug

Question 9

Benefits of N/A

Answer 9

They act by depressing the central nervous system

Question 10

Side effects of N/A

Answer 10

Loss of coordination, loss of balance, loss of concentration

Question 11

Diuretics

Answer 11

Drugs that increase the amount of urine released

Question 12

Benefits of D

Answer 12

Helps athletes loose weight

Question 13

Side effects of D

Answer 13

Dehydration, dizziness, muscle cramps