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Soc 11 Peformance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards

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What is anabolic steroids?

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Drugs mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth.

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Benefits of anabolic steroids

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. Enhance peformance, increase muscle mass, develop bone growth.

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Anabolic steroids side effects

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. Increased risk of muscle injury
. Increased risk of heart attack and strokes
. High blood pressure
. Even death

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What are beta blockers

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Drugs that are used to control tne heart rate and havw a calming and relaxinh effect.

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Benefits of beta blockers

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Help target sports where steadiness and precision are required, because they reduce heart rate.

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Side effects of beta blockers

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. Nausea
. Diaorrhea
. Tiredness
. Depression
. Insomnia
. Nightmares

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What are narocorics and analgescics

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Drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieveing pain.

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Narocotics and analgescics benefits

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Depressing the central nervous system
. Relief from painful injuries

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Narocotics and analgescs side effects

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. Increase risk of severe or long lasting injury.
. Loss of coordination, loss of balance

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Diuretics what is it

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Drugs that elevate that rate of urine production

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What are the benefits of diuretics

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Help performancw for people who need to lose weight.

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Side effects of Diuretics

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. Dehydration
. Diziness
. Muscle cramps
. Headaches
. Nausea

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What are peptide hormones

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Increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells.

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Benefits of peptide hormones

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Increase muscle growth help recover from injury, carry extra oxygen

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Side effects of peptide hormones

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. Blood becomes thicker.
. More difficult to pass through small capilaries.

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What are growth hormones

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Used to increase their muscles development

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Benefits of growth hormones

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Increase muscle growth.

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Side affects of growth hormones

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. Minimal side effects
. Can be detected by a blood test.

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What are stimulants

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Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system such as physical alertness.

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Benefits of stimulants

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. Increase alterness
. Enable people to think more by stimulating the central nervous system.

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Side effects of stimulants

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. Insomnia
. Increased heart beat
. High blood pressure

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