( SOC11 ) Flashcards
What is a Performance Enhancing Drug?
A substance that can be taken in a variety of ways to produce expected and welcome physical and. / or physiological effects.
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 are Narcotics?
They affect mood and behaviour, including drowsiness and pain relief.
What are analgesics?
They help 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 some common side effects of PEDs?
Risk of heart attacks, Strokes, Insomnia, Cramps, Headaches, Dizziness and high blood pressure.
What are some benefits of Anabolic Steroids?
Increased Muscle Mass
Develop Bone Growth
What are some benefits of Beta Blockers?
Increased Steadiness and Precision
What are the benefits of Diuretics?
Aids athletes who need to lose weight quickly
What are some benefits of Narcotics/ Analgesics?
Pain relief. Can allow an athlete to return from an injury quicker.
What are some 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.
What are some benefits of Growth hormones?
Increase muscle growth
What are some benefits of Stimulants?
Increase the alertness enabling people to think more quickly.
What are some Side effects of Anabolic Steroids?
Increased blood pressure. Increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and muscle injury.
What are some Side effects of Beta Blockers?
Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia and nightmares.
What are some side effects of Diuretics?
Dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea.
What are some side effects of Narcotics/ Analgesics?
Loss of concentration, balance or coordination. Emotional effects including hallucinations.
What are some side effects of Peptide Hormones?
Blood becomes thicker, making it more difficult to pass through the capillaries and increases the risk of a heart attack.
What are some side effects of Growth Hormones?
Minimal side effects.
What are some side effects of Stimulants?
Insomnia, irritability, irregular heart beat, increased heart rate and blood pressure
What is Blood Doping?
Blood doping is a banned process - not a banned drug.
Boosting the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream in order to improve performance.
What athlete would take Anabolic Steroids and why?
Powerlifting, higher muscle mass and developed bone growth will lead to increased weight lifting.
What athletes would use Beta Blockers and why?
Archery, minimal movement while aiming for target to achieve highest score.
What athletes would use Diuretics and why?
A boxer, to loose enough weight for weigh ins to be able to compete
Which athletes would use Narcotics/ Analgesics and why?
Any injured athlete who is in need of a speedy recovery.
Which athletes would use Peptide hormones and why?
A body builder, increase blood flow to muscles to exert more force against resistances, while recovering quickly.
