Athletes and Performance Enhancing Drugs

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What is one reason why athletes may turn to drugs to enhance performance?

To improve their health
To promote a drug-free sporting environment
To gain an unfair advantage over competitors (correct)
To adhere to ethical standards

Why is it considered ethically wrong for athletes to use drugs for performance enhancement?

Because it is not addictive
Because it provides long-term health benefits
Because it gives them an unfair advantage over others (correct)
Because it is legal within the sporting community

What is one potential consequence of an athlete getting addicted to drugs for performance enhancement?

Increased sportsmanship
Enhanced physical fitness
Difficulty in stopping drug consumption (correct)
Improved mental health

What is one of the three fundamental problems associated with using drugs to enhance athletic performance?

Ethical issues and health risks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why athletes ingest anabolic steroids?

To increase muscular strength and size (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are particularly susceptible to negative consequences of anabolic steroid abuse?

Kidney or liver (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential negative consequence associated with anabolic steroid use?

Increased risk of heart disease (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main physiological advantage provided by stimulants like amphetamines and cocaine to athletes?

Enhancing the rate and work capacity of the central nervous system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are depressants, such as barbiturates and sedative-hypnotics, designed to do for athletes?

Relieve tension, depression, and anxiety (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of long-term use of anabolic steroids according to many sport psychologists?

Leading to poor health (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major ethical concern associated with athletes using drugs for performance enhancement?

It is illegal to use drugs for performance enhancement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it difficult for athletes to stop taking drugs once they start using them for performance enhancement?

Once an athlete starts, they may experience physical and psychological addiction. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why amateur and professional sport organizations ban certain substances?

To prevent athletes from gaining an unfair advantage. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are the potentially lethal effects of drugs a significant concern for athletes?

The effects of drugs on health and well-being can be detrimental. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the anabolic effect and the androgenic effect of anabolic steroids?

The anabolic effect increases muscle strength and size, while the androgenic effect has masculinizing effects. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do stimulants like amphetamines and cocaine affect athletes' physical performance?

Increase rate and work capacity of the central nervous system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk associated with the long-term use of stimulants by athletes?

Increased risk of heart disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why are depressants like barbiturates and sedative-hypnotics used by athletes?

To relieve tension, depression, and anxiety (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological aspect is NOT affected by depressants when used by athletes?

Work capacity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one common negative consequence shared by both anabolic steroids and stimulants when abused by athletes?

Increased risk of heart disease (C) Signup and view all the answers