SEHS A.3 (SL) - Jamie Robertson | Library

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Define the term ergogenic aid.

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Which class of non-nutritional ergogenic aids is banned by IOC and WADA?

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Let's imagine that Elias has made it to the World Cup in 2026 with team Philippines. Congratulations Elias!!!
He reckons that if he could get his hands on some performance enhancing drugs (non-nutritional ergogenic aids), it could make him even better on the football pitch.
Can you talk him out of it by giving him 4 reasons he should stay clean?
As ever, don't look at the hint until you are well and truly out of ideas.

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What are the proposed and actual benefits that some athletes would hope to gain by using the following ergogenic aids?

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Diuretics		Build lean muscle mass Promote aggressiveness Increase body weight Rapid increase in muscle strength
Beta blockers		Increase oxygen carrying capacity Stimulates rbc production Increase in VO2max
Anabolic steroids		Increase precision Reduce feelings of anxiety Decrease in blood pressure/heart rate
Erythropoietin (EPO)		Improved concentration; Improved alertness / Improved reaction time; Longer time to exhaustion / Reduced fatigue;
Caffeine		Rapid weight loss Mask the presence of other banned substances

Once you have it correct, the previous question would be great to screenshot and Ankify.
Have a look at the hints too. They are the mark schemes from past papers, I would imagine a similar question is very likely to come up.

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What are the possible harmful effects of long-term use of the following ergogenic aids?

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Erythropoietin (EPO)		Early heart attacks Strokes Liver tumors Kidney failure Psychiatric problems Depression
Anabolic steroids		Blood clots Heart attack Hypertension Stroke
Diuretics		Illegal «in accordance with WADA code» Can lead to cardiac arrest Digestive problems
Caffeine		Insomnia Nervousness Restlessness Nausea
Beta blockers		Kidney damage Low blood pressure Dehydration

Once you have it correct, the previous question would be great to screenshot and Ankify.
Have a look at the hints too. They are the mark schemes from past papers, I would imagine a similar question is very likely to come up.