Categories of Prohibited Substances (Edexcel 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) do?
What do narcotic analgesics (painkillers) do?
Hide pain so you can keep playing
Which of these is an example of an anabolic steroid?
Which of these is an example of an anabolic steroid?
Testosterone
What organs can anabolic steroids damage?
What organs can anabolic steroids damage?
Liver & heart
Which substance is an example of a hormone or growth factor?
Which substance is an example of a hormone or growth factor?
EPO
What is a key function of diuretics & masking agents?
What is a key function of diuretics & masking agents?
Hide other drugs in the body
Which risks are associated with diuretics?
Which risks are associated with diuretics?
Dehydration & kidney damage
What risk is linked to beta-2 agonists?
What risk is linked to beta-2 agonists?
Shaking
What serious risk do hormone modulators pose?
What serious risk do hormone modulators pose?
Increase cancer risk
What do glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatory drugs) do?
What do glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatory drugs) do?
Reduce swelling & pain
Why are prohibited substances banned in sport?
Why are prohibited substances banned in sport?
Fair play, health & ethics