Soc 11: Performance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Performance enhancing drug

Answer 1

a substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce expected and welcome physical and/ or physiological effects.

Question 2

Anabolic steroids

Answer 2

Anabolic steroids: drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.

Question 3

Beta blockers

Answer 3

Beta blockers: drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.

Question 4

Narcotics and analgesics

Answer 4

drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.

Question 5

Diuretics

Answer 5

drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.

Question 6

Peptide hormones

Answer 6

increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells.

Question 7

Growth hormones

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Stimulants

Answer 8

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.