Soc11- PED Flashcards
1
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Anabolic steroids
A
Male sex hormone- increase testosterone, bone and muscle growth.
2
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Beta blockers
A
Drugs used to control heart rate. Keeps you more calm and relaxed
3
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Narcotics
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Narcotics: drugs that effect mood or behaviour incl. relieving paim
4
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Analgesics
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Pain releieving drug
5
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Diuretics
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Elevate the rate of productions. Can be used to loose weight
6
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Peptide hormones
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Increase the rate of maturation of red blood cells
7
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Growth hormones
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Used to increase muscle development ( very similar to steroids
8
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Stimulants
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Srugs which effect central nervous system, such as physical alertness. E.g Caffeine