8.5.2 - Common Performance-Enhancing Substances
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What are anabolic steroids used for?
💡 Hint: Think about muscle-related benefits.
Name a common stimulant.
💡 Hint: Consider common products like coffee.
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What is the primary purpose of anabolic steroids?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects on bodybuilders.
True or False: All performance-enhancing substances are legal.
💡 Hint: Think about the rules in competitions.
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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.
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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