Soc 11 Performance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Why do people take performance enhancing drugs?

Answer 1

. Improve their performance
. Some poeple are encouraged to do so by their coaches or fellow athletes
. The reward of winning
. Pressure

Question 2

Anabolic steriods

Answer 2

Drugs that mimic testosterone and promote muscle and bone growth making your strength increase

Question 3

Beta blockers

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Narcotics 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 production 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.

Question 9

Blood Doping

Answer 9

Blooding doping involves boosting the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream in order to improve performance.