Sport & Society (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards
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What stimulants do
What stimulants do
Make you alert and reduce tiredness
Risks of stimulants
Risks of stimulants
Heart problems and addiction
What narcotic analgesics do
What narcotic analgesics do
Hide pain so you can keep playing when injured
Main risk of narcotic analgesics
Main risk of narcotic analgesics
Highly addictive
What anabolic steroids do
What anabolic steroids do
Build muscle and get stronger
Risks of anabolic steroids
Risks of anabolic steroids
Liver and heart damage, hormone problems
What hormones and growth factors do
What hormones and growth factors do
Boost muscle growth and help recovery
What diuretics and masking agents do
What diuretics and masking agents do
Lose weight quickly and hide other drugs
Risks of diuretics
Risks of diuretics
Dehydration and kidney damage
What beta-2 agonists do
What beta-2 agonists do
Improve breathing and muscle growth
What hormone modulators do
What hormone modulators do
Change hormone levels to boost performance
What glucocorticoids do
What glucocorticoids do
Reduce swelling and pain
Risks of glucocorticoids
Risks of glucocorticoids
Weaken bones and immune system
Why banned - fair play reason
Why banned - fair play reason
Keeps sports fair for everyone
Why banned - health reason
Why banned - health reason
Protects athletes from harmful side effects