PED's

Question 1

What three groups can PEDs be divided into?

Answer 1

1. Substances that are prohibited
2. Methods that are prohibited
3. Legally prescribed drugs

Question 2

What are stimulants?

Answer 2

Stimulants are prohibited drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system,increasing mental and physical alertness.

Question 3

What are narcotic analgesics?

Answer 3

Narcotic analgesics are prohibited drugs that reduce the feeling of pain.

Question 4

What are anabolic steroids?

Answer 4

Anabolic steroids are artificially produced hormones hat mimic testosterone and are prohibited. They promote muscle and bone growth and reduce recovery time.

Question 5

What are peptide hormones?

Answer 5

Peptide hormones are prohibited drugs that stimulate the production of naturally occuring hormones. EPO is a peptide hormone.

Question 6

What is a erythropoietin (EPO)?

Answer 6

A peptide hormone that increases the red blood cell count and,therefore, the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

Question 7

What are diuretic drugs?

Answer 7

Diuretic drugs are prohibited drugs that remove fluid from the body by increasing the rate of urination.

Question 8

What is blood doping?

Answer 8

A prohibited method that involves removing blood a few weeks before competition and then re-injecting it just prior to competition. It increases the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream., increasing the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity.

Question 9

What are beta blockers?

Answer 9

Beta blockers are restricted drugs that steady the nerves by controlling the heart rate. They have a calming and relaxing effect.