Soc 11: PEDs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a PED?
A
A substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce and welcome physical and/ or physiological effects.
2
Q
What can PEDs do?
A
Taking these drugs can increase the level of performance, but can also cause some side effects that are unpleasant.
3
Q
Why do people take peds?
A
- improve performance
- encouraged by coaches or other athletes
- the reward of winning
- pressure
4
Q
Name three PEDs?
A
Anabolic steroids
Peptide hormones
Beta blockers
5
Q
What process is banned?
A
Blood doping is a banned process and not a banned drug
