Categories of Prohibited Substances (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What stimulants do to the body
What stimulants do to the body
Make you alert & reduce tiredness
Example of a stimulant (large amounts)
Example of a stimulant (large amounts)
Caffeine
Main risks of stimulants
Main risks of stimulants
Heart problems & addiction
What narcotic analgesics do
What narcotic analgesics do
Hide pain so you can keep playing when injured
What anabolic steroids do
What anabolic steroids do
Build muscle & make you stronger
Risks of anabolic steroids
Risks of anabolic steroids
Damage liver & heart, mess with hormones
What EPO & HGH are
What EPO & HGH are
Hormones & growth factors
What diuretics & masking agents do
What diuretics & masking agents do
Lose weight quickly & hide other drugs
Risks of diuretics
Risks of diuretics
Dehydration & kidney damage
What beta-2 agonists do
What beta-2 agonists do
Improve breathing & muscle growth
Example of a beta-2 agonist
Example of a beta-2 agonist
Salbutamol
Risks of hormone modulators
Risks of hormone modulators
Mess up hormone balance & increase cancer risk
What glucocorticoids do
What glucocorticoids do
Reduce swelling & pain
Risks of glucocorticoids
Risks of glucocorticoids
Weaken bones & immune system
3 reasons why substances are banned in sport
3 reasons why substances are banned in sport
Fair play, health protection, honesty & integrity