performance enhancing drugs

Question 1

what are anabolic steroids

Answer 1

increase bone and muscle growth

can cause high blood pressure or heart disease

Question 2

what are diuretics

Answer 2

weight loss

can cause cramp and dehydration

Question 3

what are beta blockers

Answer 3

control heart rate
lower steady shaking eg. darts

can cause low blood pressure

Question 4

what are beta blockers

Answer 4

control heart rate
lower steady shaking eg. darts

can cause low blood pressure

Question 5

what are stimulants

Answer 5

centre nervous system
increases mental and physical alertness

Question 6

what is blood doping

Answer 6

increasing red blood cells to increase oxygen supply

can cause kidney damage or blocked capillaries

Question 7

what are performace enhancing drugs

Answer 7

drugs that improve sport performance but can cause positive or negative effects on the body

Question 8

name some performance enhancing drugs

Answer 8

beta blockers
blood doping
diuretics
anabolic steroids