Soc 11 PED's

Question 1

What are beta blockers?

Answer 1

Blocks the effects of adrenaline, lowering heart rate
Reduce muscle tremors and shaking

Question 2

Side effects of beta blockers

Answer 2

Dangerously low heart rate
Low blood pressure and dizziness
Diarrohea

Question 3

What athlete would use beta blockers?

Answer 3

Archer
Darts player
Snooker player

Question 4

What are narcotics and analgesics?

Answer 4

Temporarily reduce pain by depressing the central nervous system
Allow athletes to continue to compete whilst injured

Question 5

Side effects of narcotics and analgesics

Answer 5

Nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure,further damage to injury
Addiction and loss of concentration and coordination

Question 6

What athletes would use narcotics and analgesics?

Answer 6

Mostly High impact sports e.g rugby and american football
Any injury in sport

Question 7

What are stimulants?

Answer 7

Increase brain activity and enhance mental and physical alertness
Reduce fatuigue and speed up reaction time

Question 8

Side effects of stimulants

Answer 8

Insomnia,anxiety,irregular heart rate,dehydration,high blood pressure and addiction

Question 9

Athletes that use stimulants

Answer 9

Sports in which aggresion is beneficial e.g rugby