Explain the blood doping.
It is the process of increasing the red blood cells by blood transfusion. Blood doping increases haemoglobin level due to which higher amount of oxygen (O2) is supplied to the athletes' muscles, which further leads to strengthening and growing of muscles blood doping improves stamina and performance, especially it is done by long-distance running. Cyclist and boxers etc.
How does Beta-Blockers affect the sports performance?
Aflects of Beta- Blockers in sports performance are as follows.
1. Reduction in Blood pressure and heart rate
2. Reduce shaking of hands.
3. It reduce level of anxiety
4. It improves concentration
Use of Beta- Blockers are prohibited in sports like archery, shooting and golf etc.
Give any two responsibility of an athlete to control doping?
1. To be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable anti-doping policies and rules
2. To be available for sample collection at all times.
3. To remain in direct observation of doping control officer until the sample is sealed.
4. To co-operate with an athlete during the doping test programme.
5. The athlete must show proof of identification whenever needed.
What is the main objective of international body WADA?
The main objective of WADA is to eliminate doping from all kinds of sports competitions.
Make a list of performance-enhancing substances and describe any two?
List of performance enhancing substnces:
Stimulants: The athlete uses cocaine, amphetamines, Modafinil etc. as a tablet, injection or spray to improve his level and performance on sports. It reduces the reaction time and the rate of fatigue of the athlete.
Anabolic steroids: The athlete uses these substances to improve the strength and growing of the muscles. These are taken orally or by injection to enhance their performance in sports.
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