Soc 11 PED's

Question 1

Anabolic steroids

Answer 1

drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.

Taken to increase muscles mass and develop bone growth

Question 2

Beta blockers

Answer 2

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

beta blockers can help targets sports where steadiness and precision are required, because they reduce heart rate.

Question 3

Narcotics and analgesics

Answer 3

Narcotics: drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.

Analgesics: drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.

these drugs act by depressing the central nervous system and give relief from painful injuries, but allowing the injured player to take part, they can increase the risk of severe or long-lasting injury.

Question 4

Diuretics

Answer 4

drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.

this can help performers who need to lose weight. Diuretics may also be used to reduce the concentration of any other banned substance that may be present in the urine.

Question 5

Peptide hormones

Answer 5

increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells.

Increase muscles growth, assist in recovery from injury and heavy training sessions.

Question 6

Growth hormones

Answer 6

is used to increase their muscles development (very similar to steroids).

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

Question 7

Stimulants

Answer 7

drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as/ or physical alertness.

Increase alertness, enabling people to think more by stimulating the central nervous system.