Soc 11- PEDS

Question 1

Blood doping?

Answer 1

Artificially increasing the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.

Question 2

Anabolic steroids

Answer 2

Mimics the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth.

Question 3

Beta blockers

Answer 3

Used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.

Question 4

Diuretics

Answer 4

Elevates the rate of urine production

Question 5

Narcotics

Answer 5

Affect the mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.

Question 6

Analgesics

Answer 6

A painkilling or reliving drug

Question 7

Peptide hormones

Answer 7

Increases muscle growth, and to assist the recovery from injury.

Question 8

Growth hormones

Answer 8

Increases muscledevelopment

Question 9

Stimulants

Answer 9

Effects your nervous system

Question 10

Why do people take PEDS

Answer 10

Improve their performance.

Some people are encouraged to do so by their
coaches or fellow athletes.

The reward of winning (gold medal in some sports is said to be worth a million dollars in endorsements).

Pressure.