Soc 11- Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards

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Performance Enhancing Drugs

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A substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce expected and welcome physical and/ or physiological effects.
Taking these drugs can increase the level of performance, but can also cause some side effects that are unpleasant.

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Beta Blockers

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Block the effects of adrenaline, lowering heart rate and anxiety. Reduces muscle tremors and shaking; increases focus

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What sport are beta blockers most advantageous ?

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Snooker, archery, shooting

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Beta blockers possible side effects

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Dangerously low heart rate, low blood pressure, dizziness, nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness

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Narcotics/analgesics

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Temporarily reduce pain by depressing the central nervous system
Allow athletes to continue to compete whilst injured
Provide a sense of elation and being unbeatable

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Which sport would benefit most from narcotics/analgesics ?

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Marathon runner

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Possible side effects from narcotics/analgesics

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Nausea, vomiting, constipation, low blood pressure, addiction

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Stimulants

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Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as/ or physical alertness e.g amphetamines
Can reverse fatigue

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Which sport would benefit most from stimulants?

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Long distance cycling

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Possible side effects of stimulants

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Insomnia, irritability, anxiety, irregular heart rate

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Diuretics

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Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production

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12
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EPO is an example of what PED?

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Peptide Hormones

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Peptide Hormones

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Increased rate of production of red blood cells

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14
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Which sport would benefit from diuretics?

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Boxing (making weight)

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Side effects of diuretics

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Dehydration
Dizziness
Muscle cramps

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Which sport may benefit from peptide hormones?

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Long distance runners

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Possible side effects of peptide hormones

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Blood becomes thicker, which makes it more difficult to pass through the small capillaries(lead to heart attack).

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Growth hormones

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

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Which sports may bentit from growth hormones?

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Olympic weighlifting

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Possible side effects of growth hormones

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

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Anabolic steroids

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

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Which sport may benefit most from the use of anabolic steroids?

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Weightlifting

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Possible side effects of Anabolic steroids

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Increased risk of muscle injury
Heart attacks and strokes
High blood pressure, even death