Categories of Prohibited Substances (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is the main effect of stimulants on the body?
What is the main effect of stimulants on the body?
Make you more alert & reduce tiredness
Which health risk is associated with stimulants?
Which health risk is associated with stimulants?
Heart problems
What do narcotic analgesics (painkillers) allow athletes to do?
What do narcotic analgesics (painkillers) allow athletes to do?
Keep playing even if injured
Which substance is an example of an anabolic steroid?
Which substance is an example of an anabolic steroid?
Testosterone
What organs can anabolic steroids damage?
What organs can anabolic steroids damage?
Liver & heart
EPO is an example of which category of prohibited substance?
EPO is an example of which category of prohibited substance?
Hormones & growth factors
What is a key function of diuretics and masking agents?
What is a key function of diuretics and masking agents?
Hide other drugs in the body
Which risks are associated with diuretics?
Which risks are associated with diuretics?
Dehydration & kidney damage
What do beta-2 agonists do?
What do beta-2 agonists do?
Improve breathing & muscle growth
Which serious risk is linked to hormone modulators?
Which serious risk is linked to hormone modulators?
Increased cancer risk
What can glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatory drugs) weaken?
What can glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatory drugs) weaken?
Bones & immune system
Why are prohibited substances banned in sport?
Why are prohibited substances banned in sport?
Fair play, health & ethics