peds Flashcards
anabolic steroids pos effect
builds muscle and bone mass, ⬆️ strengh=train harder
beta blockers pos effect on body
lowers hr and anxiety levels and bp, fine motor control
diuretics pos effect on body
⬆️ urine production = weight loss
narcotic analgesics pos effect on body
helps reduce pain, especially during injury
stimulants pos effect on body
⬆️ alertness and overcome tiredness
peptide hormones pos effect on body
⬆️ the number of rbcs = more o2. and ⬆️ muscle mass
example of peptide hormones
erythropoetin (EPO)
example of narcotic analgesics
morphine
who benefits anabolic steriods
sprinter, rugby player, weight lifter
who benefits beta blockers
snooker, archer, golfer putting green
who benefits diuretics
jockey, boxer (as they have to fit into a weight category)
who benefits narcotic analgesics
swimmer, rugby player, boxer
who benefits stimulants
tennis player, netball player
who benefits peptide hormones
long dist cyclist, marathon runner
side effects of anabolic steroids
liver cancer
infertility in men
risk of injury on tendons
hair loss
acne
emotional wellbeing decrease
⬆️ bp
heart attack
heart disease
organ damage
enlarged breasts in men
facial hair and voice ⬇️ in women
side effects of beta blockers
nausea
heart problems
tiredness
feeling weak
side effects of diuretics
severe dehydration
kidney failure
heart failure
muscle cramps
headaches and dizziness
side effects of narcotic analgesics
respiratory depression
⬆️ pain threshold = injury
constipation
apathy
addictive
side effects of stimulants
headaches
stroke
⬆️ bp
can mask serious illness
od=death
anxiety
irregular hb
cause poor judgement=accidents
addictive
side effects of peptide hormones
viscous blood
heart attack
embolism
stroke
benefits of blood doping
more rbcs
⬆️ o2 carrying capacity
therefore performance improves
dangers of blood doping
infection from needles
blood more viscose= ⬆️ chance of clotting=stroke/heart attack
what are the steps of blood doping
- remove 2 pints of blood a couple weeks before comp
- blood is frozen
- their blood supply wil replenish in the meantime.
- 1-2 days before comp the frozen blood is thawed and then reinjected.
- more blood=more o2 carrying capacity
disadvantages of taking peds
if caught:
loss of sponserships and contracts.
stripped of medals and prize money.
reputation damaged.
other athletes loose out as there has been cheating.
reputation and credibility of sport damaged
why take peds
to recover from injury quickly
⬆️ physical characteristics
to create a level playing field (if you are weaker)
pressure from others to compete immoraly.
wealth and winning
peds def
substances or methods used by athletes to improve their performances often with harmful side effects. they are banned
