Soc 11 Flashcards

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What is anabolic steroids?

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Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth.

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Benefits of anabolic steriods?

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They are used to enhance performance. Taken to increase muscle mass and develop bone growth.

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Anabolic steroids side effects

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Increase risk of muscle injury and increase risk of heart attack and stroke

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What are beta blockers?

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Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming relaxing effect.

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Benefits of beta blockers

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They can help target sports where steadyness and precision are required,because of reduced heartrate.

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Side effects of beta blockers

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Nausea/diarrhea/tiredness/depression

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Narcotics and anagesics

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Drugs that effect mood and behavour,including drowzyness,reliving pain.

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Narcotics and analgesics benifites

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These drugs act by depressing and central nervous system and give relief from painful injury.

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Side effects of narcotics and anagesics

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Loss of co-ordination
Loss of balance
Loss of concentration
Emotional effects

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What are diuretics?

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Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.

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Benefits of diuretics

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This drug can help fighters lose weight, it can also be used to reduce concentration.

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Side effects of diuretics

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Dehydration,dizziness,muscle cramps,headaches and nausea

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What are peptide hormones?

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Increase the rate of maturation of red blood cells.

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Benefits of peptide hormones

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Increase muscle growth,assist in recovery from injury and training sessions. Alows the body to carry extra oxygen.

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Side effects of peptide hormones.

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Blood becomes thicker which makes it more difficult for blood to pass through capillaries cause clogged arterys and heart attacks.

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16
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What are growth hormones

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Used to increase their muscle develepment (simular to steroids)

17
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Benefits of growth hormones

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Increase muscle growth (strength and size). Not as many side effects as steroids.

18
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Side effects of growth hormones

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Minimal side effects, can be detected

19
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What are stimulants?

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Has effects on the central nervous system, such as physical alertness. E.g. cocaine,cafeine and nicotine.

20
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Benefits of stimulants

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Increases alertness enabling people to think more by stimulating the central nervous system helps overcome tiredness.

21
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Side effects of stimulants

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Insomnia