PEDs in Sport (OCR 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 for lean muscle
How do beta blockers help performers in precision sports?
How do beta blockers help performers in precision sports?
Slow heart rate & reduce anxiety
Why might drug cheats use diuretics?
Why might drug cheats use diuretics?
To mask other drugs
What is the main effect of narcotic analgesics on performers?
What is the main effect of narcotic analgesics on performers?
Increase pain threshold
What does EPO (erythropoietin) do in the body?
What does EPO (erythropoietin) do in the body?
Increases red blood cell production
When is blood re-injected in blood doping?
When is blood re-injected in blood doping?
Just before competition
What mental effect do stimulants have on performers?
What mental effect do stimulants have on performers?
Increase alertness & reduce tiredness
Which PED would an archer likely use to improve accuracy?
Which PED would an archer likely use to improve accuracy?
Beta blockers
Which PED might a boxer use to make weight for their category?
Which PED might a boxer use to make weight for their category?
Diuretics
What serious health risk is associated with anabolic agents?
What serious health risk is associated with anabolic agents?
Liver damage/CHD
What cardiovascular risk do beta blockers cause?
What cardiovascular risk do beta blockers cause?
Lower blood pressure
What serious health risk can blood doping cause?
What serious health risk can blood doping cause?
Embolism (blockage of vessel)
How might PEDs lead to wealth for performers?
How might PEDs lead to wealth for performers?
Win prize money & sponsorship deals
What happens if a performer is caught taking PEDs?
What happens if a performer is caught taking PEDs?
Receive fines and bans from competing
How does PED use affect a sport's credibility?
How does PED use affect a sport's credibility?
Seen as untrustworthy or unreliable