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SHHS - PE - GCSE Y11 > Topic 1.2.1: Physical activity and your healthy mind and body. (PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS) > Flashcards

Topic 1.2.1: Physical activity and your healthy mind and body. (PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS) Flashcards

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1
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name the three types of somatypes

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endomorph mesomorph ectomorph

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what sport is an endormoph commonly known to participate in?

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rugby

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3
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what sport is an mesomorph commonly known to participate in?

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sprinting

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what sport is an ectomorph commonly know to participate in?

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long distance running

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how do you find your somatotype

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height, weight, bone size and muscle girth, measurements as well as fat content.

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complete the statement: ———- tend to be very muscular

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Mesophorps

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7
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what are the missing words? Ectomorphs have a very slim build, they tend to be tall and —-

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thin/ skinny

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8
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what isoptimum weight?

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a persons favorable optimum weight could be with reference to general lifestyle or a specific sport. Most sports people get to know the weight at which they perform best..

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9
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what 5 factors affect optimum weight?

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height gender bone structure muscle genetics

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10
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in what ways can people lose weight

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decreasing calories (dieting) or increasing calorie expenditure (exercise) or doing both ( dieting and exercise)

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11
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what are the 5 terms to describe medical conditions related to weight?

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anorexic obese overfat overweight underweight

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what does anorexia mean?

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a prolonged eating disorder due to loss of appetite.

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13
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what can obesity lead to?

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cancer coronary heart disease type 2 diabetes high blood pressure

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14
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what does overfat mean?

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having body fat in excess of normal.

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15
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what does overweight mean?

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having weight in excess of normal.

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what does underweight mean?

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weighing less than normal.

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what does obese mean?

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a term used to describe people who are very overfat.

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18
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what is an endomorph?

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an individual with wide hips and narrow shoulders, characterized by fatness.

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19
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what is a mesomorph?

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an individual with wide shoulders and narrow hips, characterized by muscularity.

20
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what is an ectomorph?

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an individual with narrow shoulders and narrow hips, characterized by thinness.

21
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Anabolic steroids definition

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Drugs that mimic the make sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle growth

22
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Beta blockers definition

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Drugs that are used to control the head rate and have a calming and relaxing effect

23
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Diuretics definition

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Drugs that elevate the rate of urine production

24
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Narcotics/analgesics definition

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Drugs that can be used to reduce pain

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Stimulants definition

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Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as an increased mental and/or physical alertness

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Peptide hormones (EPO) definition

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Drugs that can cause other hormones to be produced

27
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Side effects of anabolic steroids

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• Increased risk of heart attacks and strokes • High blood pressure • Liver disease • Increased risk of muscle injury • Infertility in women

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Side effects of Beta Blockers

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• Nausea and diarrhoea • Tiredness • Depression • Insomnia and nightmares

29
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Side effects of diuretics

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• Dehydration • Dizziness • Headaches and nausea • Muscle cramps • Kidney problems

30
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Side effects of narcotics/analgesics

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• Loss of concentration • Loss of balance • Loss of coordination • Emotional effects (hallucinations)

31
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Side effects of stimulants

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• Insomnia • Irritability • Irregular heart beat • Increase heart rate • High blood pressure • Addiction

32
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Sports anabolic steroids are used in

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Athletics (sprinters)

33
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Sports beta blockers are used in

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• Snooker • Archery • Shooting • Curling

34
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Sports diuretics are used in

A

• Boxers • Jockeys

35
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Sports stimulants are used in

A

• American football

36
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Which category of performance enhancing drugs would an Olympic weightlifter take to increase the weight they can lift?

A: Beta blockers

B: Narcotic analgesics

C: Stimulants

D: Peptide hormones

A

D: Peptide hormones

37
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Which one of the following categories of drugs would a preformer take to mask the presence of other drugs in their body?

A: Diuretics

B: Narcotic analgesics

C: Stimulants

D: Anabolic steroids

A

A: Diuretics

38
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The following are all examples of categories of performance enhancing drugs. Which category is an ednurance cyclist most likely to be tempted to take despite the potential health risks?

A: Anabolic steroids

B: Peptide hormoes (EPO)

C: Diruetics

D: Narcotic analgesics

A

B: Peptide hormoes (EPO)

39
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From the list below select the performance enhancing drug being refered to in the statement

  • Anabolic steroids
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Narcotic analgesics
  • Stimulants
  • Peptide hormones/EPO

Long distnace runners are more likely to use this class of drung than sprinters

A

Peptide hormones/EPO

40
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From the list below select the performance enhancing drug being refered to in the statement

  • Anabolic steroids
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Narcotic analgesics
  • Stimulants
  • Peptide hormones/EPO

Weight lifters may use this to class of drug to mask the pain of a torn muscle

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Narcotic analgesics

41
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From the list below select the performance enhancing drug being refered to in the statement

  • Anabolic steroids
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Narcotic analgesics
  • Stimulants
  • Peptide hormones/EPO

Archers may use this class of drug because of its calming effect to improve their accuracy

A

Beta blockers

42
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From the list below select the performance enhancing drug being refered to in the statement

  • Anabolic steroids
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • Narcotic analgesics
  • Stimulants
  • Peptide hormones/EPO

Some performers will use thie class of drug to mask the use of other types of drugs

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Diuretics

43
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All performance enhancing drugs have potentially harmful side effects. Explain why, despite the risks, some performers will still use them.

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Pressure to win

Or

Wants to be the best

OR

For prize money

OR

Improve performance

OR

quicker recovery from injury

44
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Give an example of a possible harmful side effect of diuretics

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Dehydration

OR

Nausea/sickness

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Kidney/liver failure or damage

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