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Explain how steroids benefit athletes

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Anabolic steroids work by helping the body’s muscle cells produce more protein, which as long as the athlete works out , leads to increased muscle size and strength, and also allows the body to produce more ATP

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What types of athletes would benefit from anabolic steroids

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Athletes involved in power sports 
Sprinting 
Weight lifting
Throwing events 
Rugby
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Explain EPO

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EPO is erythropoietin, and it stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells, and haemoglobin. Commonly used amongst endurance athletes as RBC count means better oxygen transportation, and higher aerobic capacity.

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What are the two types of blood doping

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Autologous and homologous

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What is autologous blood doping

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It’s when the blood is frozen 1-2 days before the competition, when it is thawed, it is injected back into the athletes body

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What is homologous blood doping

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Is the injection of fresh blood, removed from a second person, straight into the athlete

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What types of athletes use EPO

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Endurance athletes
Marathon runners
Rowers
Long distance swimmers

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Medical uses for EPO

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Used for: 
People with anaemia (low blood count)
Renal failure
Cancer
HIV
Pre/post surgery
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Side effects of EPO

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Increases viscosity (thickness) of the blood 
Fever
Seizures
Nausea
Headache
Anxiety
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Describe blood doping and its affects on performance

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The injection of oxygenated blood into an athlete before an event in attempt to enhance performance. It impacts the athletes performance, as it increases red blood cells.

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Describe steroids

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They are synthetic hormones which resemble testosterone in promoting the growth of muscles.

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What are some medical uses for steroids

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Doctors use steroids to treat some hormone problems in men, delayed puberty, and muscle loss from some diseases

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Side effect of steroids

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Severe ache 
Hair loss
Liver, kidney, and heart disease
Excess facial hair
High blood pressure 
Altered mood
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Description of HGH

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HGH stands for human growth hormone and is produced by the pituitary gland and is essential for normal growth. It is anabolic and accelerates protein synthesis also break downs stores in fats.

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HGH effects on performance

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Increases muscle mass
Decreases fat stores
Accelerates muscle recovery

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What types of athletes use HGH

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Athletes involved in powerful, strength demanding sports and events

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Medical uses of HGH

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HGH injections are approved for treating poor growth due to medical causes, such as:
Turners syndrome
Chronic kidney insufficiency
Children born small

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Description of caffeine

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Caffeine is a naturally occurring legal drug, and is a stimulant and mild diuretic found in many drinks

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Caffeine effects on performance

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Improved muscle contractibility 
Increased time to exhaustion 
Improved concentration 
Enhances alertness
Recused fatigue
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Side affects of caffeine

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Abdominal pain
Diarrhoea 
Dehydration 
Palpitations
Anxiety
Headaches
High blood pressure 
Increased muscle tension
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What are ergogenic aids

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An ergogenic aid is a performance enhancer to improve an athletes performance during physical activity. It is any substance that gives you a mental or physical edge while competing. These substances can be legal or illegal.

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What are medical uses of caffeine

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Used to prevent migraines and headaches 
Improve mental alertness 
Asthma 
Gallbladder disease 
ADHD
Low blood pressure
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What type of athletes would benefit from caffeine

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Gymnastics

Archery

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Side effects of HGH

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Nerve, muscle, joint pain
Swelling 
Carpal tunnel syndrome 
Numbness of skin
High cholesterol levels

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