Practice Common Performance-Enhancing Substances - 8.5.2 | Chapter 8: Contemporary Issues in Sport and Health | IB Grade 12 Physical and Health Education (SEHS)
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Common Performance-Enhancing Substances

8.5.2 - Common Performance-Enhancing Substances

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Question 1 Easy

What are anabolic steroids used for?

💡 Hint: Think about muscle-related benefits.

Question 2 Easy

Name a common stimulant.

💡 Hint: Consider common products like coffee.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of anabolic steroids?

Weight loss
Muscle growth
Improved flexibility

💡 Hint: Consider the effects on bodybuilders.

Question 2

True or False: All performance-enhancing substances are legal.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the rules in competitions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the long-term health implications of using anabolic steroids over several years on an athlete's body.

💡 Hint: Consider metabolic functions affected by these substances.

Challenge 2 Hard

Debate whether the potential performance enhancements from EPO outweigh the ethical concerns surrounding its use in competitive sports.

💡 Hint: Think about integrity in sports and the spirit of competition.

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