PEDs Flashcards
1
Q
stimulants
A
speeds up part of brain and body
caffeine - highly addictive and causes strokes
2
Q
narcotic analgesics
A
painkillers that mask pain caused by injury or fatigue
heroine - constipation and low blood pressure
3
Q
anabolic agents
A
drugs that help athletes train harder and build muscle
anabolic steroid - speed up recovery
4
Q
peptide hormones
A
naturally occurring chemicals - increases number of red blood cells
EPO
5
Q
diuretics
A
drugs that remove fluid from body
frusemide - removes excess water and lose weight rapidly
6
Q
blood doping
A
increasing num of red blood cells
removing it a week before and freezing then injecting it back in a few days before competition
7
Q
beta blockers
A
drugs taken to calm the performer down
reduces muscle tension and adrenaline
