social influences 2 Flashcards
what do anabolic agents do
they increase muscle mass and speed up recovery, allowing athletes to train harder and longer
what are the health risks of anabolic agents
liver damage, CHD, mood swings
which sports would use anabolic agents
sports that require power - boxing, sprinting, rugby
what do beta blockers do
improve fine motor control movements
what are health risks of beta blockers
sleep problems, tiredness, weakness, nausea
what sport would use beta blockers
darts, archery, snooker
what do diuretics do
achieve weight loss
what are health risks of diuretics
dehydration, kidney failure, heart failure
what sport would use diuretics
boxing and jockey
what do narcotic analgesics do
increase pain thresholds
what are some health risks of narcotic analgesics
vomiting, addiction, anxiety
what do peptide hormones do
increase red blood cell production
what are some health risks of peptide hormones
blood thickening, clots, heart attack
what are some sports that would use peptide hormones
aerobic events - marathon running, cycling
what do stimulants do
increase alertness
