Chapter 16 Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are the four types of ergogenic aids?
Nutritional, Pharmacological, Physiological, Technological
What is an example of a nutritional ergogenic aid?
Dietary Supplements
Name two risks associated with dietary supplements.
Risks can include contamination, inaccurate labeling, and potential health risks.
What is HGH and why do some athletes use it?
Human growth hormone; to increase muscle mass, strengthen bones, limit weight gain, and improve aerobic endurance.
What is EPO and its function?
Erythropoietin; stimulates the production of red blood cells.
What is the effect of synthetic EPO?
It increases hemoglobin levels, enhancing oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells.
What are anabolic steroids?
Synthetic versions of the male hormone testosterone.
What is blood doping?
Intravenous administration of blood or red blood cells to raise oxygen-carrying capacity.
What is drug masking?
Using certain drugs to mask or reduce the presence of banned substances.
What role does computational fluid dynamics play in technology for sports?
It studies movement of air, water, or gases for clothing design in speed-based sports.
What is the purpose of impact sensors in helmets?
To measure forces involved in impacts to heads in real time.
