Soc 11 - Performing Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
What are anabolic steroids?
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle girth.
What are Beta Blockers?
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.
What are Diuretics?
Used to increase the amount of urine production and to increase kidney function.
What do analgesics/narcotics do?
Narcotics: affect mood and behaviour,including drowsiness and pain relief. Analgesics: painkilling/ pain relief.
What are peptide hormones?
Used to increase the number of red blood cells in the blood. Increases muscle growth and aids recovery from injury.
What are growth hormones?
Used to increase their muscle development (very similar to steroids).
What are stimulants?
Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as increased mental and/ or physical alertness.
What are the benefits of anabolic steroids?
Increases muscle mass and develops bone growth.
What are the benefits of Beta Blockers?
Increases steadiness and precision.
What are the benefits of diuretics?
Aids athletes who need to lose weight quickly.
What are the benefits of Narcotics/analgesics?
Pain relief. Can allow an athlete to return from an injury quicker.
What are the benefits of peptide hormones?
Increase muscle growth. Assists recovery from injury/ training sessions. Allows the body to carry extra oxygen, and disperse waste products and lactic acid.
