Performance Enhancing Drugs

Question 1

Describe the effects of Beta Blockers

Answer 1

Effects: Slows heart rate, calms and steadies hands
Side Effects: Reduces heart rate so low it may stop

Question 2

Describe the effects of Anabolic Steroids

Answer 2

Effects: Repairs body tissues after stress and ability to train harder with less fatigue
Side effects: Females develop make features and heart damage

Question 3

Describe the effects of Narcotic Analgesics

Answer 3

Effects: Reduces pain of an injury
Side Effects: Nausea, Highly addictive and serious injury

Question 4

Describe the effects of Diuretics

Answer 4

Effects: Rapid weight loss, sped up removal of drugs in the system
Side Effects: Dehydration, Dizziness or light headed

Question 5

Describe the effects of Stimulants

Answer 5

Effects: Reduces tiredness, increased alertness and endurance
Side Effects: Increased blood pressure, hides symptoms of fatigue and addictive

Question 6

Describe the effects of Peptide hormones

Answer 6

Effects: Increased oxygen transport and increased endurance
Side effects: Possible blood clots and cardiovascular problems