Soc11-Performance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Why do people take performance enhancing drugs?

Answer 1

*Improve their performance
*Some people are encouraged to do so by their coaches or fellow
athletes
*The reward of winning
*Pressure

Question 2

What are anabolic steroids?

Answer 2

drugs that mimic the male sex hormone

testosterone and promote bone and muscles growth.

Question 3

What are beta blockers?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are Narcotics?

Answer 4

drugs that affect mood or behaviour, including drowsiness and relieving pain.

Question 5

What are diuretics?

Answer 5

drugs that elevate the rate of urine production.

Question 6

What are peptide hormones?

Answer 6

increases the rate of maturation of red blood cells.

Question 7

What are growth hormones?

Answer 7

is used to increase their muscles

development (very similar to steroids).

Question 8

What are stimulants?

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

What is blood doping?

Answer 9

Blood doping involves boosting the number of red blood cells in the bloodstream in order to improve your performance