Performance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Why is blood doping a method rather than a PED?

Answer 1

It involves a procedure rather than just taking a pill

Question 2

Name 2 health risks associated with stimulants

Answer 2

Increase aggression

Reduce anxiety

Question 3

Name 2 benefits of blood doping

Answer 3

1. Increase red blood cells

2. More oxygen to working muscles

Question 4

Name 2 negative effects of blood doping

Answer 4

1. High blood pressure

2. Infection due to dirty needles

Question 5

Name 2 benefits of taking stimulants

Answer 5

1. Increases alertness

2. Increases heart rate

Question 6

Name 2 negatives of stimulants

Answer 6

1. High blood pressure

2. Insomnia

Question 7

What is insomnia

Answer 7

The inability to sleep

Question 8

Name the benefit of EPO

Answer 8

Increases red blood cell count

Question 9

Name 2 negatives of EPO

Answer 9

1. Thickens blood

2. Increase risk of heart attack

Question 10

Name 2 benefits of HGH

Answer 10

1. Increase muscle strength

2. Burn more fat

Question 11

Name 2 disadvantages of HGH

Answer 11

1. Heart failure

2. Increased risk of arthritis

Question 12

Name 2 benefits of diuretics

Answer 12

1. Removes more liquids

2. Masks other drugs

Question 13

Name 2 disadvantages of diurretics

Answer 13

1. Dehydration

2. Kidney failure

Question 14

Name 2 advantages of beta blockers

Answer 14

1. Reduces heart rate

2. Reduces nerves

Question 15

Name 2 disadvantages of beta blockers

Answer 15

1. Slow heart rate so much it stops

2. Insomnia

Question 16

Name 2 benefits of anabolic steroids

Answer 16

1. Increase muscle strength and hypertrophy

2. Increase capability to train for longer and harder

Question 17

Name 2 disadvantages of anabolic steroids

Answer 17

1. Fluid retention, causing swelling in your lower legs.

2. High blood pressure