Sport & Society (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What is the main effect of stimulants on athletes?
What is the main effect of stimulants on athletes?
They make you more alert
Which health problem can stimulants cause?
Which health problem can stimulants cause?
Heart problems
What do narcotic analgesics (painkillers) allow athletes to do?
What do narcotic analgesics (painkillers) allow athletes to do?
Hide pain when injured
What is the main risk of narcotic analgesics?
What is the main risk of narcotic analgesics?
Highly addictive
What do anabolic steroids help athletes do?
What do anabolic steroids help athletes do?
Build muscle & get stronger
Which organs can anabolic steroids damage?
Which organs can anabolic steroids damage?
Liver & heart
Which substance is an example of a hormone and growth factor?
Which substance is an example of a hormone and growth factor?
EPO
What special function do diuretics and masking agents have?
What special function do diuretics and masking agents have?
Hide other drugs in the body
What risk is associated with diuretics?
What risk is associated with diuretics?
Dehydration & kidney damage
What two things do beta-2 agonists improve?
What two things do beta-2 agonists improve?
Breathing & muscle growth
What serious risk do hormone modulators carry?
What serious risk do hormone modulators carry?
Increased cancer risk
What can glucocorticoids weaken in the body?
What can glucocorticoids weaken in the body?
Bones & immune system
Why are these substances banned in sports?
Why are these substances banned in sports?
Fair play, health & ethics