Soc 11 : Performace Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
Why do people take PED’s ?
- improve their performance
- some people are encoraged 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 dollors in endorsements )
- pressure
What are the positive side effects of anabolic steroids ?
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.
What are the negative impacts of anabolic steroids ?
Side effects: increased risk of muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, high blood pressure and even death.
What are anabolic steroids ?
Anabolic steroids: drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.
What are beta blockers ?
Beta blockers: drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.
What are the positive effects of Beta Blockers ?
Benefits: beta blockers can help targets sports where steadiness and precision are required, because they reduce heart rate.
What are the negative effects of beta blockers ?
Side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.
What are narcotis analgesics ?
Narcotic analgesics - these are painkillers that are used to help an injured athlete continue to train and perform in big competitions despite their injury .
What are the positive effects of narcotics and analgesics ?
They can allow an endurance athlete to tolerate a greater level of pain.
What are the negative effects of narcotics analgesics
They can be dangerous for an athlete as their injury may worsen by continuing to perform.
What are diuretics ?
Diuretics: drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.
What are positive effects of diuretics
Benefits: 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.
What are the negative effects of diuretics ?
Side effects: dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea.
What are peptide hormones ?
Peptide hormones: increases the rate of production of red blood cells.
What are the positive effects of peptide hormones ?
Benefits: 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 acid.
