physiological aids Flashcards
1
Q
what is blood doping?
A
blood is removed from an athlete, stored for 6-8 weeks, and then re-infused into the athlete from 1-7 days before competition
raises the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity
2
Q
what is drug masking?
A
using certain drugs to mask or reduce the presence of banned substances
diluting the concentration of banned substances in the urine tested