SOC11- Performance Enhanced Drugs

Question 1

Anabolic steroids

Answer 1

drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.

Question 2

Beta blockers

Answer 2

drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.

Question 3

Narcotics and analgesics

Answer 3

Narcotics: drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.
Analgesics: drugs that act as pain killers.

Question 4

Diuretics

Answer 4

drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.

Question 5

Peptide hormones

Answer 5

increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells.

Question 6

Growth hormones

Answer 6

used to increase their muscles development (very similar to steroids).

Question 7

Stimulants

Answer 7

drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as/ or physical alertness. E.g. amphetamines, ephedrine and cocaine, as well as nicotine and caffeine.