Soc 11 Performance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

What are performance enhancing drugs

Answer 1

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

Can increase the level of performance but can also cause side effects that are unpleasant

Question 2

Anabolic steroids

Answer 2

Drugs that mimic the make sex gormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth

Side effects: increased risks of muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, high blood pressure snd even death

Question 3

Beta blockers

Answer 3

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

Can help target sports where steadiness and precision is required (archery)

Side effects: nausea, diarrohea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares

Question 4

Narcotics

Answer 4

Drugs that affect the mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain

Benefits: act by depressing the central nervous system and give relief from painful injuries, but allowing the injured player to take part, they can increase the risk of severe or long lasting injury

Side effects: loss of coordination, loss pf balance, loss of concentration and emotional effects

Question 5

Analgesics

Answer 5

Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production

act by depressing the central nervous system and give relief from painful injuries, but allowing the injured player to take part, they can increase the risk of severe or long lasting injury