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PEDs Flashcards

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Doping

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taking drugs illegally to improve performance

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WADA

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World anti-doping association

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Why do people use PEDs

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increase chances of success
encouraged to by peers
assuming other players do the same so they must level the field

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Beta blockers

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reduce effect of adrenalin to produce a calming effect

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Side effects of beta blockers

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Tiredness
Weakness
poor blood circulation
dangerously low heart rate

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Anabolic agents

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Artificially produced version of testosterone

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Positive effects of anabolic agents

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increased muscle growth and repair
more aggression
useful for explosive movements

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Negative effects of anabolic agents

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Damages liver and kidney
High blood pressure
Smaller testicles

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Diuretics

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increase flow of urine to speed elimination of fluids

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positive effects of diuretics

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helps weight loss and meeting weight target

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negative effects of diuretics

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Dehydration
Low blood pressure
weakness

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Stimulants

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substances that affect body’s nervous system and increase alertness

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Positive effects of stimulants

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reduces fatigue
speeds up reactions
increased aggression

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negative effects of stimulants

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overdoes can kill
can mask serious injuries
risk of heart and liver problems

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Narcotic Analgesics

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Very strong painkillers

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Positive effects of narcotic analgesics

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allows to train for longer
performance improves

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negative effects of narcotic analgesics

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increases pain threshold
Constipation
loss of concentration

18
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Peptide hormones

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Naturally occurring substances that improve muscle growth and red blood cell production

19
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Peptide hormone EPO: -

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produces naturally by kidneys
improves aerobic capacity

20
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Side effects of Peptide hormones + EPO

A

increased blood thickness
increased risk of heart attack and stroke

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