protheses and drugs in sport

Question 1

advantages of key whole surgery

Answer 1

• quicker recovery time
• little scarring
• less bleeding
• less pain

Question 2

characteristics of prosthetic limbs

Answer 2

• durable/ non-wearing so don’t need replacing often
• non-toxic so don’t damage the athlete
• able to withstand high forces
• light weight

Question 3

gene doping

Answer 3

the manipulation of genes to improve athletic performance

Question 4

blood doping

Answer 4

where an athlete removes 500cm3 of blood and stores it so there body can replace the missing blood over a few months before an event and put back into their systems to increase red blood cells and improve aerobic performance

Question 5

arguments for using banned substances

Answer 5

• winning matters as it is celebrated and rewarded
• we allow some enhancement durgs so its hypocritical
• there is inequality due ti differences in training facilities, coaches and resources

Question 6

arguments against using banned substances

Answer 6

• its the taking part that counts
• performance drugs can offer severe health risks
• competition needs to be fair