PEDs in Sport (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is a key effect of anabolic agents on muscle development?
What is a key effect of anabolic agents on muscle development?
Increases protein synthesis
Which health risk is associated with anabolic agents?
Which health risk is associated with anabolic agents?
Liver damage
How do beta blockers improve performance in precision sports?
How do beta blockers improve performance in precision sports?
By slowing heart rate & reducing anxiety
Which sport would most benefit from beta blockers?
Which sport would most benefit from beta blockers?
Archery
What are the two main effects of diuretics?
What are the two main effects of diuretics?
Quick weight loss & mask other drugs
What is the primary effect of narcotic analgesics?
What is the primary effect of narcotic analgesics?
Increases pain threshold
How does EPO (erythropoietin) enhance performance?
How does EPO (erythropoietin) enhance performance?
Increases red blood cell production
Which serious health risk is associated with EPO use?
Which serious health risk is associated with EPO use?
Thickening of blood & strokes
What is the effect of human growth hormone (HGH)?
What is the effect of human growth hormone (HGH)?
Helps muscle mass & burns fat
What are the main effects of stimulants?
What are the main effects of stimulants?
Increase alertness & reduce tiredness
When is blood removed in the blood doping process?
When is blood removed in the blood doping process?
A few weeks prior to competition
How can PEDs bring wealth to successful performers?
How can PEDs bring wealth to successful performers?
More prize money & sponsorship deals
How might beta blockers increase an archer's chance of success?
How might beta blockers increase an archer's chance of success?
More accurate & greater chance of winning
What happens to a performer if caught taking PEDs?
What happens to a performer if caught taking PEDs?
Fines, bans & damaged reputation
How does PED use damage a sport's credibility?
How does PED use damage a sport's credibility?
Sport seen as untrustworthy/unreliable