WorksheetsUnderstanding Drugs and Their Effects
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the general definition of a drug?
A substance that only produces physical effects.
A substance that only produces psychological effects.
A substance taken that produces physical and/or psychological side effects.
Any substance that is always illegal.
Which type of drug is known for increasing alertness, heart rate, and reaction speed?
Depressants
Stimulants
Narcotics
Beta blockers
Caffeine, commonly found in coffee and energy drinks, belongs to which category of drugs?
Depressants
Stimulants
Narcotics
Beta blockers
A severe health risk associated with stimulant use, such as cocaine, is a dramatically increased risk of:
Muscle sprains.
Heart attack.
Improved lung function.
Stronger bones.
What type of drug is alcohol classified as?
A stimulant
A hallucinogen
A depressant
An anabolic steroid
Which of the following is a common effect of depressant drugs like alcohol?
Increased inhibitions.
Faster reaction times.
Slower reaction times and decreased inhibitions.
Heightened alertness.
The nervous system is generally divided into two main parts. What are they?
The muscular system and the skeletal system.
The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
The circulatory system and the respiratory system.
The digestive system and the endocrine system.
What are neurons primarily responsible for in the nervous system?
Storing fat and energy.
Pumping blood throughout the body.
Transmitting electrical impulses.
Digesting food.
What is the small gap between two neurons where impulses are transmitted called?
A nucleus
An axon
A synapse
A dendrite
How do depressants typically affect the transmission of impulses across a synapse?
They speed it up significantly.
They have no effect on it.
They slow it down.
They cause repeated impulses.
What is a key distinction between 'medicine' and other 'drugs' in general terms?
Medicine is always illegal, while other drugs are legal.
Medicine is typically prescribed by doctors and less likely to be addictive, while other drugs carry addiction risks.
Medicine has strong negative effects, while other drugs have minimal effects.
Medicine is only for adults, and other drugs are for kids.
Why is drug addiction often considered a complex disease?
It's simply a lack of willpower.
Drugs can cause changes in the brain.
It's a moral failing.
There are no support systems available.
For adults in many countries, which of these are considered legal drugs?
Marijuana and cocaine.
Alcohol and cigarettes.
Heroin and ecstasy.
Only prescribed medications.
What is a common short-term effect of smoking tobacco?
Decreased heart rate.
Increased blood pressure and breathing.
Improved lung capacity.
Lowered alertness.
Which of the following is a serious long-term health risk associated with smoking tobacco?
Stronger bones.
Increased risk of cancer (e.g., lung, oral).
Better vision.
Improved memory.
What is a potential negative effect of marijuana use?
Increased balance and coordination.
Slowed reaction time and memory loss.
Decreased heart rate.
Improved learning abilities.
What is the primary reason athletes might use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs)?
To improve their overall health.
To gain strength, energy, and endurance.
To follow the advice of their doctors.
To make more money.
What is one major challenge in detecting PED use in sports?
Athletes always tell the truth about drug use.
All PEDs are easy to detect.
Testing methods often lag behind new drugs.
There is no international agreement on which drugs are banned.
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has legitimate medical uses, such as:
As a pain reliever.
To help short children grow or aid AIDS patients with wasting issues.
To treat skin conditions.
As a sleep aid.
What is a potential behavioral side effect linked to the use of some steroids (a type of PED)?
Increased calmness.
"Roid Rage" (aggressive behavior).
Improved decision-making.
Decreased appetite.
Besides behavioral changes, what are some severe health problems associated with PED use?
Improved eyesight and hearing.
Depression, heart problems, and diabetes.
Stronger bones and teeth.
Increased flexibility and balance.
What does it suggest about athletes' understanding of PED risks?
They are fully aware of all risks and take precautions.
They often overlook the risks in pursuit of performance.
The risks are minimal and not a concern.
Doctors always monitor their health closely.
When did efforts to stop doping in sports generally begin to become more organized?
1990s
2000s
1960s
1980s
What is true about the legality of some substances classified as PEDs?
They are always illegal.
They can be legal if prescribed by a doctor for medical reasons.
They are legal in all sports.
They are legal only for adults.
What is one method sports organizations use to combat PED use?
Encouraging athletes to self-report.
Immediate testing of medal winners.
Allowing PEDs with medical supervision.
Ignoring the problem.
How do athletes often decide which PEDs to use?
Based on cost.
Based on the specific needs of their sport.
Based on what is easiest to obtain.
Based on what their coaches recommend.
What is the main effect of anabolic steroids on the body?
They decrease muscle mass.
They stimulate muscle growth.
They calm the central nervous system.
They increase urine production.
Which of the following is a negative side effect of anabolic steroid use?
Improved eyesight.
Increased energy levels.
Increased injury risk.
Decreased risk of injury.
How do stimulants affect the central nervous system?
They slow it down.
They have no effect.
They speed it up.
They block adrenaline.
Beta blockers are used in sports like snooker and archery to help athletes:
Increase muscle mass.
Reduce anxiety and keep a steady hand.
Increase their heart rate.
Lose weight quickly.
What is the primary effect of diuretics on the body?
To increase muscle strength.
To increase urine volume and aid rapid weight loss.
To relieve pain.
To increase red blood cells.
What is the main purpose of narcotic analgesics in a sporting context?
To stimulate the nervous system.
To increase awareness.
To depress the central nervous system and reduce pain.
To increase red blood cells.
What is a potential dangerous effect of stimulants if taken in excessive amounts?
Quicker muscle recovery.
Relaxing and calming effect.
Increased heartbeat and high blood pressure, potentially leading to heart attacks.
Weight loss.
EPO (Erythropoietin) is a substance that increases the production of:
White blood cells.
Muscle fibers.
Red blood cells.
Hormones.
What is a major risk associated with substances like EPO that thicken the blood?
Rapid weight gain.
Blood clots and heart attacks.
Reduced pain.
Muscle weakness.
Growth hormones are used to:
Decrease muscle size.
Stimulate muscle, cartilage, and bone growth.
Reduce heart rate.
Aid in weight loss.
Which of these is a risk associated with blood doping?
Improved kidney function.
Decreased risk of infection.
Blood clots and blood-borne infections.
Increased flexibility.
Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death. What are the top two other causes mentioned in relation to preventable deaths?
Car accidents and violence.
Tobacco and poor diet/physical inactivity.
Lack of sleep and stress.
Genetics and age.
What is the term for a substance that slows down reaction times, decreases inhibitions, and relaxes users?
Stimulant
Depressant
Hallucinogen
Narcotic
When doping agencies were set up, what was their main role?
To provide drugs to athletes.
To monitor the use of illegal drugs in sports.
To promote drug use.
To ban all sports.
