Performance enchaning drugs

Question 1

Beta blockers

Answer 1

Effect: - Calming effect, reduces anxitey & tremors
Risk:Slow HR, lower BP, distubed sleep
Sports: Archer, diver

Question 2

Anabolic steroids

Answer 2

Effect : Increased muscle strength & power, speed up recovery
Risk: Liver damage, skin problems, skin problems, male characteristics
Sports : Sprinter & weightlifter

Question 2

Diuretic

Answer 2

Effect : Rapid fluid/weight loss, mask other drugs
Risk : Dehydration, naseau, headaches, heart faliure
Sports: Boxer & jockey

Question 3

Narcotic analgesics

Answer 3

Effect: Mask injury, increase pain threshold, sense of euphoria
Risk: Addiction, nasuea, depression, kidney faliure, further injury
Sport: Sprinter, swimmer

Question 3

Stimulant

Answer 3

Effect: Increased competitivness, agression & alertness
Risk : Anxitey, insomnia, agression, heart irregularties
Sports: Rugby, boxing

Question 3

Peptide hormones (EPO & HGH)

Answer 3

Effect: HGH- increased muscle strength/ mass
EPO- Increased red blood cells
Risk: Arthritis, heart faliure, diabetes, increased blood viscosity, and risk of blood clots
Sports: Cyclist, sprinter

Question 3

Blood doping

Answer 3

Effect : Increased amount of O2 to working muscles
Risk: Slow HR, lower BP
Sports: Cyclist