Soc 10: Perfomance enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Anabolic steriods

Answer 1

Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterne and promote bone and muscle.
Benifits:
train harder - recover quicker
Increased muscle mass

Side effects:
Increase risk of heart attcks and strokes, high blood pressure and even death.

Question 2

Beta blockers

Answer 2

Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and haveing a calming and relaxing effects.

Targets sports where steadyness and precision is needed because they relax the heart rate. E.g artary, golf

Side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression

Question 3

Narcotics

Answer 3

Drugs that effect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.

Side effects: Loss of coordination, loss of balance, emotionaleffects.