Flashcards on Performance-Enhancing Drugs and Doping Risks
Performance-Enhancing Drugs & Doping Risks: A Student Guide
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Performance-enhancing drugs in sport
15 cards
Card 1
Question: What are peptide hormones in the context of performance-enhancing drugs?
Answer: Natural hormones already in the body that are artificially increased to enhance performance.
Card 2
Question: Name three peptide hormone types used as performance enhancers.
Answer: Erythropoetin (EPO), Human growth hormone (HGH), and stimulants.
Card 3
Question: How does Erythropoetin (EPO) improve athletic performance?
Answer: Increases red blood cell production to deliver more oxygen to muscles.
Card 4
Question: Which sports commonly use EPO for an advantage?
Answer: Sports where increased oxygen delivery helps: rugby, distance running, and cycling.
Card 5
Question: List the main health risks associated with EPO use.
Answer: Increased blood thickness, blood clots/strokes, and heart attack.
Card 6
Question: What performance effects does Human Growth Hormone (HGH) have?
Answer: Increases muscle mass and strength and causes the body to burn more fat.
Card 7
Question: Which sports are HGH most likely used in?
Answer: Sports where increased strength is helpful, such as sprinting and weightlifting.
Card 8
Question: What health risks are associated with HGH use?
Answer: Arthritis, heart failure, abnormal growth of feet and hands, and diabetes.
Card 9
Question: What effects do stimulants have that can enhance sports performance?
Answer: Increase brain activity, alertness, aggression, competitiveness, reduce tiredness, and increase heart rate.
Card 10
Question: In which types of sports are stimulants commonly used?
Answer: Aggression-based sports like rugby, baseball, boxing, and hockey.