Soc 11 Flashcards
What is anabolic steroids?
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth.
Benefits of anabolic steriods?
They are used to enhance performance. Taken to increase muscle mass and develop bone growth.
Anabolic steroids side effects
Increase risk of muscle injury and increase risk of heart attack and stroke
What are beta blockers?
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming relaxing effect.
Benefits of beta blockers
They can help target sports where steadyness and precision are required,because of reduced heartrate.
Side effects of beta blockers
Nausea/diarrhea/tiredness/depression
Narcotics and anagesics
Drugs that effect mood and behavour,including drowzyness,reliving pain.
Narcotics and analgesics benifites
These drugs act by depressing and central nervous system and give relief from painful injury.
Side effects of narcotics and anagesics
Loss of co-ordination
Loss of balance
Loss of concentration
Emotional effects
What are diuretics?
Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
Benefits of diuretics
This drug can help fighters lose weight, it can also be used to reduce concentration.
Side effects of diuretics
Dehydration,dizziness,muscle cramps,headaches and nausea
What are peptide hormones?
Increase the rate of maturation of red blood cells.
Benefits of peptide hormones
Increase muscle growth,assist in recovery from injury and training sessions. Alows the body to carry extra oxygen.
Side effects of peptide hormones.
Blood becomes thicker which makes it more difficult for blood to pass through capillaries cause clogged arterys and heart attacks.
What are growth hormones
Used to increase their muscle develepment (simular to steroids)
Benefits of growth hormones
Increase muscle growth (strength and size). Not as many side effects as steroids.
Side effects of growth hormones
Minimal side effects, can be detected
What are stimulants?
Has effects on the central nervous system, such as physical alertness. E.g. cocaine,cafeine and nicotine.
Benefits of stimulants
Increases alertness enabling people to think more by stimulating the central nervous system helps overcome tiredness.
Side effects of stimulants
Insomnia
