SOC:11 Performace Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
What are Performance Enhancing Drugs?
Drugs that are used to improve any form of activity performance in humans.
What are Anabolic Steroids?
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote muscle growth.
What are Beta Blockers?
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming effect.
What are Narcotics/Analgesics?
Drugs that affect mood and behavior, providing pain relief and drowsiness.
What are Peptide Hormones?
Hormones that increase muscle growth and aid recovery from injury.
What are Diuretics?
Drugs that help athletes lose weight quickly by increasing urine production.
What are Growth Hormones?
Hormones that promote muscle growth and have minimal side effects.
What are Stimulants?
Drugs that increase alertness and enable quicker thinking.
What are the benefits of Anabolic Steroids?
Increased muscle mass and strength, improved recovery from injury.
What are the side effects of Anabolic Steroids?
Increased risk of muscle injury, high blood pressure, and death.
What are the side effects of Beta Blockers?
Nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, insomnia, and nightmares.
What are the effects of Narcotics?
Provide pain relief and can allow an athlete to recover quicker.
What are the side effects of Narcotics?
Drowsiness and potential hallucinations.
What are the benefits of Diuretics?
Aid athletes who need to lose weight quickly.
What are the side effects of Diuretics?
Dehydration, dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches, and nausea.
