SOC 11 : Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Blood Doping?
A
Artificially increasing the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream.
2
Q
What are Anabolic Steroids
A
Mimics the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth.
3
Q
What are Beta Blockers?
A
Used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.
4
Q
What are Diuertics
A
Elevates rate of urine production
5
Q
What are Narcotics?
A
Affect the mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.
6
Q
What are Analgesics?
A
A painkilling, or pain relieving drug
7
Q
What are Peptide Hormones?
A
Increases muscle growth, and to assist the recovery from injury.
8
Q
What are Growth Hormones?
A
Increases muscle development
9
Q
What are stimulants?
A
Effects your nervous system e.g. alertness.
