Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
What is a diuretic
Expels water
What is a EPO
Stimulates red blood cell production
What is a beta blocker
Block adrenaline and blood pressure
What is a Amphetamin
Increases heart rate
What is narcotic analgesics
Reduces pain, enables to carry in training with injury
What is blood doping
Inject red blood cells into veins
What does WADA mean
World anti-doping agency
What is the Where abouts rule
You can be tested out of competition
Can come and test at any time
Need competitors location at all times of the day
Need home address, phone number and email
Need your schedule for each day
60 minute time slots each day
What is a steroid
A synthetic version of testosterone used for muscle growth
What is a stimulant
Drug that increases heart rate, and increases rate of caloric loss, and increases focus
What Physical reasons may sports performers have to use PEDs
Increase strength and endurance
Injury recovery
Alter Aggression
Sharpen focus and concentration
Reduce body fat and weight
Reduce aces and pain
Increase muscle mass
Combat exhaustion and fatigue
