Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
What do anabolic steroids do
Increase power
Increase protein synthesis so more muscle made
What are anabolic steroids
The male growth hormone
What sport would use anabolic steroids
Sprinters and weight lifters
What are the risks of anabolic steroids
Liver damage
Chd
Infertility
Baldness
What do beta blockers do
Block adrenaline
Have a calming effect
Allow performer to remain in control
What sport would use beta blockers
Archery
Diving
Gymnastics
What are the risks of beta blockers
Slow Hr
Low bp
Lack of sleep
What do diuretics do
Increase amount of fluid lost
Achieve quick weight loss
Mask other peds
What sports use diuretics
Boxing
Jockey
What are the risks of diuretics
Dehydration
Nausea
Heart failure
Kidney failure
What do narcotic analgesics do
Relieve pain
Give sense of euphoria or being invincible
What sports use narcotic analgesics
Sprinting
Boxing
Football
Whenever person has injury
What are the risks of Narcotic analgesics
Nausea
Anxiety
Addiction
More injury damage
What are the two types of peptide hormones
EPO
Human growth hormone
What does EPO do
Increase RBC production so more o2 to working muscles
