PEDS

Question 1

What are narcotic analagesics?

Answer 1

. ADVANTAGE: Block the feeling of pain and act as pain killers to help an injured athlete continue to train and perform in big competitions despite their injury or allow an endurance athlete to tolerate a greater level of pain.
DISADVANTAGE: This can be dangerous for an athlete as their injury may worsen by continuing to perform and can cause damage to organs like the liver and kidneys.

Question 2

What is blood doping?

Answer 2

Increasing the number on red blood cells in the body, to reduce fatigue during exercise
- ideal for aerobic athletes
- risks of blood clotting and heart attacks

Question 3

What are stimulants?

Answer 3

Speed up brain activity and increase alertness and reduce fatigue and tiredness
- improved mental and physical alertness and improved reaction time
- can cause: high blood pressure and heart and liver problems

Question 4

What are diuretics?

Answer 4

Remove fluid from the body quickly, by increasing the rate of urination in the body
rapid weight loss management, used as a masking agent for other illegal substances
- dehydration- rapidly loose water
- muscle weakness and cramps

Question 5

What are beta blockers?

Answer 5

Block the effect of adrenaline, this helps calm the athlete and increase control and precision for fine skills
reduced HR and muscle tension
can cause nausea and sickness and tiredness and weakness
> potential poor circulation and heart problems

Question 6

What are peptide hormones?

Answer 6

Cause the production of other hormones