Doping in Sports

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What is a general side effect of using steroids?

Increased risk of liver disease (correct)

Improved cardiovascular health

Increased muscle mass

Enhanced cognitive function

What is a potential consequence of using erythropoietin (EPO)?

Pulmonary embolism (correct)

Enhanced muscle growth

Improved cardiovascular health

Increased endurance

What is a psychological side effect of doping?

Enhanced focus

Increased aggression (correct)

Increased confidence

Improved mood

What is a social consequence of doping?

Disruption of personal life Signup and view all the answers

What is a financial consequence of doping?

Loss of income Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical side effect of human growth hormone?

Severe headaches and loss of vision Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of steroid use in males?

Shrinking testicles Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of erythropoietin (EPO) use?

Increased risk of heart attack and stroke Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of doping in sports?

Loss of medals and qualification places Signup and view all the answers

What is a common problem faced by drug users?

Lack of concern in things they used to love Signup and view all the answers

What is a key step in recovering from drug addiction?

Find support from others Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of infectious diseases?

They are caused by disease-causing organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an infectious disease?

HIV-AIDS Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of diseases?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases?

Infectious diseases are caused by disease-causing organisms, while non-infectious diseases are not Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of not seeking help for drug addiction?

Family breakdown and homelessness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way that vaccination works?

By making the body defend against disease-causing organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of HIV infection on the body's immune system?

It destroys T-lymphocytes cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of transmission for some infectious diseases?

Through direct contact with a patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of opportunistic diseases in people with AIDS?

Weight loss and diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of proper waste disposal in preventing infectious diseases?

It helps to prevent the spread of disease-causing organisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe people who have HIV in their body?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of control measures in preventing infectious diseases?

To break transmission cycles by removing the conditions that favor the spread of the disease-causing organisms Signup and view all the answers