PED Blodd Doping & Beta Blockers

Question 1

Explain the process of blood doping?

Answer 1

Performer removes blood before competition. Then freezes it and injects it to the body weeks before competition . To increase number of RDB cells

Question 2

What are the benefits of blood doping?

Answer 2

More RDB= more oxygen carrying capacity, increased aerobic zone and longer performance before fatigue sets In. Reduces recovery time

Question 3

What sports us blood doping?

Answer 3

Marathon runner
Long distance cyclist

Question 4

What are the negative affects of blood doping?

Answer 4

-Increase heart attacks
-Causes Embolism(blocked blood vessel)
-Makes blood thicken
-Risk of infection

Question 5

What are beta blockers

Answer 5

Drugs that steady nerves, control and reduce heart rate. That relieve muscle tension and blood pressure

Question 6

What are the effects of beta blockers?(3ps) (3Ns)

Answer 6

• reduces adrenaline (speeds up heart rate)

-provide high precision and calm mind

-improve fine motor control and precision

-cause nausea-tiredness-fatigue

• increase future heart problems