Soc10: Performing Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What is PEDs
A
A substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce expected and welcome physical and/or phycological effects
2
Q
Why do people take PEDs
A
- improve their performance
- encouraged to do so by coach or fellow athletes
- the reward of winning
- pressure
3
Q
Anabolic steroids
A
Drugs that mimic the male hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth
4
Q
Beta blockers
A
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect
5
Q
Diuretics
A
Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production
6
Q
Peptide hormones
A
Increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells
7
Q
Stimulants
A
Drugs that effect the central nervous system
