Soc 11 Peformance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Why do people take PED’s? (Peformance enhancing drugs)

Answer 1

To improve their physical attributes which could improve their peformance

Question 2

Anabolic steroids

Answer 2

Drugs that mimic testosterone, used to recover quicker

Question 3

Benefits of Anabolic steroids

Answer 3

Anabolic steroids are used to enhance performance. Taken to increase muscles mass and develop bone growth, therefore increasing strength while at the same time allowing the athlete to train harder and recover quicker.

Question 4

Disadvantages of Anabolic steroids

Answer 4

Side effects: increased risk of muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, high blood pressure and even death!

Question 5

Beta Blockers

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Benefits of Beta blockers

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Side effects of beta blockers

Answer 7

Side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.

Question 8

Diuretics

Answer 8

drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.

Question 9

Diuretics benefits

Answer 9

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 10

Diuretics disadvantages

Answer 10

dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea.

Question 11

Peptide hormones

Answer 11

increases the rate of production of red blood cells.

Question 12

Peptide hormones benefits

Answer 12

Increase muscles growth, assist in recovery from injury and heavy training sessions. Allows the body to carry extra oxygen, and disperse waste products and lactic aci

Question 13

Peptide hormones disadvantages

Answer 13

Blood becomes thicker, which makes it more difficult to pass through the small capillaries and increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Question 14

Growth hormones

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Growth hormones advantages

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Growth hormones disadvantages

Answer 16

Minimal side effects, can be detected by a blood test and not in your urine

Question 17

Stimulants

Answer 17

drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as/ or physical alertness. E.g. amphetamines, ephedrine and cocaine, as well as nicotine and caffeine.

Question 18

Stimulants benefits

Answer 18

Increase alertness, enabling people to think more by stimulating the central nervous system. Overcome tiredness. Reduce the effects of lactic acid on muscles.

Question 19

Stimulants disadvantages

Answer 19

insomnia, irregular/ increased heart beat, high blood pressure and addiction.

Question 20

Narcotics analgesics

Answer 20

these are painkillers that are used to help an injured athlete continue to train and perform in big competitions despite their injury or allow an endurance athlete to tolerate a greater level of pain. This can be dangerous for an athlete as their injury may worsen by continuing to perform.

Question 21

Narcotics analgesics benefits

Answer 21

When used carefully and under a health care provider’s direct care, these drugs can be effective and safe at reducing pain

Question 22

Narcotics analgesics side effects

Answer 22

drowsiness, confusion, nausea, constipation, and slowed breathing