Performance Enhancing Drugs

EPO improves performance in long distance events by?

• Increasing red blood cell count

• Increasing white blood cell count

• Increasing oxygen inhaled

• Increasing blood thickness

Beta blockers slow down the heart rate and block ........... in the body

Which of the following athletes would take diuretics to help them achieve quick and temporary weight loss?

• Tennis Player

• Rugby Player

• Jockey

• Gymnast

EPO and HGH are types of stimulants?

• True

• False

What is a side effect of using Anabolic Steroids?

• lower blood pressure

• Insomnia

• Infertility

• Dehydration

This type of drug is designed to relieve pain. They are very addictive and can make injuries worse.

• Beta Blockers

• Stimulants

• Peptide Hormones

• Narcotic Analgesics

What type of PED is a cyclist most likely to use?

• Beta Blockers

• Blood Doping

• Stimulants

• Narcotic Analgesics

What is a common side effect of using Stimulants?

• Dehydration

• Kidney disease

• Nausea

• Insomnia

HGH has what effect on performance?

• Muscle gain and burns fat

• Increases red blood cell production

• Increases pain threshold

• slows down the heart rate

What is a side effect of taking diuretics

• Insomnia

• Blood clots

• Kidney disease

• High blood pressure