PEDs in Sport (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Flashcards

Increases protein synthesis, develops lean muscle mass, speeds recovery

Power activities: sprinters, rugby, weightlifting, boxers

Slow heart rate and reduce anxiety

Precision activities: archery, shooting, snooker, gymnastics

Quick weight loss (fluids) and mask other drugs

Dehydration, heart/kidney failure

Increase pain threshold, mask injuries

Increases red blood cell production and O₂ delivery

Thickening of blood, strokes, heart attack

Helps muscle mass and burns fat

Increase alertness, reduce tiredness

Blood removed weeks prior, frozen, re-injected before event

Win more prize money and attract sponsorship deals

Can't compete, may be past peak fitness when ban ends

Sport seen as untrustworthy or unreliable