Soc 11 - Performance Enhancing Drugs Flashcards
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What are anabolic steroids?
Drugs that mimic the male sex hormone testosterone and promote bone and muscle girth.
Anabolic steroids are often used in sports to enhance performance.
What is the function of beta blockers?
Drugs that are used to control the heart rate and have a calming and relaxing effect.
Beta blockers can reduce anxiety and improve performance in some situations.
What do diuretics do?
Used to increase the amount of urine production and to increase kidney function.
Diuretics are often used by athletes to quickly lose weight.
What are narcotics and analgesics?
Narcotics affect mood and behaviour, including drowsiness and pain relief. Analgesics provide painkilling or pain relief.
Both are used to manage pain during recovery.
What is the purpose of peptide hormones?
Used to increase the number of red blood cells in the blood, increases muscle growth and aids recovery from injury.
Peptide hormones can enhance endurance and performance.
How do growth hormones function in sports?
Used to increase muscle development, very similar to steroids.
Growth hormones aid in recovery and muscle repair.
What are stimulants?
Drugs that have an effect on the central nervous system, such as increased mental and/or physical alertness.
Stimulants may improve focus and energy levels.
What are the benefits of anabolic steroids?
Increase muscle mass and develop bone growth.
They are often misused in sports for performance enhancement.
What benefits do beta blockers provide?
Increase steadiness and precision.
Useful in sports requiring fine motor skills.
What are some side effects of anabolic steroids?
Increased blood pressure, increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, and muscle injury.
Long-term use can lead to severe health issues.
What side effects can diuretics cause?
Dehydration, which can cause dizziness, muscle cramps, headaches, and nausea.
Dehydration can severely impact performance.
What are the effects of narcotics and analgesics?
Nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness, depression, insomnia, and nightmares.
These can hinder an athlete’s performance if not managed properly.
What are the risks associated with peptide hormones?
Blood becomes thicker, making it more difficult to pass through capillaries and increases the risk of a heart attack.
This can lead to serious cardiovascular issues.
What are the side effects of stimulants?
Insomnia, irritability, irregular heart beat, increased heart rate, and blood pressure.
These can affect performance negatively if not monitored.
Fill in the blank: Anabolic steroids are used to enhance _______.
muscle growth
True or False: Beta blockers can improve performance in sports requiring precision.
True
Fill in the blank: Diuretics are often used by athletes to lose weight _______.
quickly
