pharmacological aids Flashcards
1
Q
what are pain-masking drugs?
A
morphine, heroin
interfere with the brain’s ability to sense pain, blocking the nerve impulses that normally travel to the brain
2
Q
what are anabolic steroids?
A
synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone
3
Q
what are prohormones?
A
either convert to testosterone or simulate it
4
Q
what are human-growth-hormones?
A
produced by our bodies naturally, yet some athletes seek to raise its level in their bodies by injecting synthetic preparations
5
Q
what are erythropoietins?
A
stimulates the production of red blood cells
increases the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells
