PED Flashcards

1
Q

Why do people take ped’s

A

Improve their performance
Encouraged
The reward of winning
Pressure

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2
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What are anabolic steroids

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

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3
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Side effects of anabolic steroids

A

Increased muscle injury, increased risk of heart attacks

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4
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What are beta blockers

A

Drugs that control the heart rate to keep it low

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5
Q

Benefits of BB

A

They help in target sports where steadiness is required

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6
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Side effects of BB

A

Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia, nightmares

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7
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Narcotics

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Drugs that affect mood or behaviour of a sports person reliving pain

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8
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Analgesic

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A painkiller, or pain reliving drug

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9
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Benefits of N/A

A

They act by depressing the central nervous system

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10
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Side effects of N/A

A

Loss of coordination, loss of balance, loss of concentration

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11
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Diuretics

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Drugs that increase the amount of urine released

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12
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Benefits of D

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Helps athletes loose weight

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13
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Side effects of D

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Dehydration, dizziness, muscle cramps

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