Performance Enhancing Drugs Quiz

What is the primary role of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)?

• To monitor and prevent drug use in sports

• To promote the use of performance enhancing drugs

• To provide financial support to athletes

• To organize international sports events

Which type of athletes are most likely to use beta blockers?

• Sprinters

• Archers

• Swimmers

• Weightlifters

What is a potential health risk of using beta blockers?

• High blood pressure

• Increased muscle mass

• Reduced blood pressure

• Liver damage

Anabolic steroids are primarily used to:

• Increase endurance

• Enhance mental alertness

• Speed up muscle recovery

• Reduce body weight

Which of the following is a health risk associated with anabolic steroids?

• Nausea

• Dehydration

• Heart disease

• Kidney problems

Diuretics are used by athletes primarily to:

• Enhance focus

• Lose weight quickly

• Increase muscle mass

• Improve endurance

What is a common effect of stimulants on athletes?

• Lowered blood pressure

• Decreased muscle mass

• Increased alertness

• Reduced anxiety

Why might athletes risk using performance-enhancing drugs despite the dangers?

• To reduce competition

• To improve their public image

• To gain a competitive edge and achieve success

• To avoid training

What consequence did Lance Armstrong face for doping?

• He was promoted to a higher position

• He gained more sponsors

• He received a lifetime ban

• He was awarded a new contract

What is one of the five standards of the World Anti-Doping Code?

• To provide financial aid to athletes

• To organize sports events

• To promote the use of supplements

• To establish a list of banned substances