PEDs in Sport (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What effect do anabolic agents have on muscle development?
What effect do anabolic agents have on muscle development?
Increase protein synthesis & muscle mass
Why do precision athletes use beta blockers?
Why do precision athletes use beta blockers?
Slow heart rate & reduce anxiety
What are the two main effects of diuretics?
What are the two main effects of diuretics?
Quick weight loss & mask other drugs
How do narcotic analgesics help performance?
How do narcotic analgesics help performance?
Increase pain threshold & mask injuries
What does EPO do to enhance performance?
What does EPO do to enhance performance?
Increase red blood cell production
How do stimulants improve performance?
How do stimulants improve performance?
Increase alertness & reduce tiredness
When is blood re-injected in blood doping?
When is blood re-injected in blood doping?
Just before competition
Which serious health risk is associated with anabolic agents?
Which serious health risk is associated with anabolic agents?
Liver damage & CHD
Which sport would most likely use beta blockers?
Which sport would most likely use beta blockers?
Archery
What serious organ damage can diuretics cause?
What serious organ damage can diuretics cause?
Heart & kidney failure
Which health risk is linked to EPO use?
Which health risk is linked to EPO use?
Thickening of blood & strokes
What cardiovascular risk does blood doping cause?
What cardiovascular risk does blood doping cause?
Embolism (blockage of vessel)
How can PEDs lead to wealth for performers?
How can PEDs lead to wealth for performers?
Prize money & sponsorship deals
What happens to a performer caught using PEDs?
What happens to a performer caught using PEDs?
Bans & may be past peak when returning
How does PED use damage a sport's image?
How does PED use damage a sport's image?
Seen as untrustworthy or unreliable