Year 10 - Drugs in Sports Flashcards
1
Q
What are beta blockers?
A
Block stress hormones, slow down the heart rate
Good for Archery and Shooting
2
Q
What does EPO do?
A
Increase red blood cell count
Endurance events like cycling
3
Q
What do steroid do?
A
Help build muscle tissue and increase body mass
Power lifting
4
Q
What do growth hormones do?
A
Natural testosterone booster that stimulates growth. Increase muscle size and strength
5
Q
What do Diuretics do?
A
Change body balance of fluid and salts
Good for boxing
6
Q
What does blood doping do?
A
Involves the process of infusing extra human blood into an athlete’s body prior to performance. (Improves oxygen delivery)
Good for swimming, cycling.
