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1
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give 2 definitions of drugs

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1) substances used as medications or in the preparation of medication
2) substances that cause addiction, habituation, or a marked change in consciousness

2
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addiction

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compulsive physiological need

3
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habituation

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tolerance to the drug effects

4
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dietary supplements

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ingredients found in food that are processed to provide one or more micro and macronutrients

5
Q

list 3 everyday drugs

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  • caffeine
  • nicotine
  • alcohol
6
Q

list 5 places caffeine can be found

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1) coffee beans
2) tea leaves
3) cocoa beans
4) cola nuts
5) energy drinks

7
Q

____-____mg of caffeine is not associated with adverse effects

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400-450mg (2 cups of brewed coffee)

8
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___mg IOC limit (~ 4-7 cups of brewed coffee)

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12mg

9
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what is the stimulant from caffeine?

A

CNS stimulant

10
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what 3 things does CNS stimulant do?

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1) increase alertness
2) increase fat burning
3) non-user side effects

11
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list 6 non-user side effects of caffeine

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1) insomnia
2) headaches
3) irritability
4) nervousness
5) elevated heart rate
6) high blood pressure

12
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what kind of drug is alcohol?

A

depressant

13
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true or false: alcohol has no ergogenic effect

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true

14
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12 ounces of beer = __ ounces of wine = __ ounces of hard liquer

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5 ounces of wine, 1 ounce of hard liquer

15
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what are 4 psychological effects of alcohol?

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1) reduced tension
2) reduced anxiety
3) enhanced self-confidence
4) promotion of aggression

16
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what are the 3 types of effects alcohol gives?

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1) psychological effects
2) anti-tremor effects
3) negative side effects

17
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what are 5 negative side effects produced by alcohol?

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1) motor coordination
2) hand and eye coordination
3) reaction time
4) information processing
5) decision making

18
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true or false: nicotine is a depressant

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FALSE: nicotine is a stimulant

19
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does nicotine have ergogenic effects?

A

no

20
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true or false: nicotine is harmful and dangerous to almost ALL levels of body functioning

A

true

21
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what does nicotine do to blood vessels?

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decreases oxygen carrying capacity

22
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what does nicotine do to the heart?

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  • restricts oxygen supply
  • increases oxygen demand
  • increases heart rate and blood pressure
23
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what does nicotine do to the lungs (alveoli)?

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alters blood and airflow

24
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what does nicotine do to the skin?

A

decreases temperature

25
Q

______ is irritant and cardinogenic

A

nicotine

26
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what are the 6 types of illegal drugs?

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1) stimulants
2) depressants
3) hallucinogens
4) anabolic steroids
5) opiates
6) cannabis

27
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what do stimulants and depressants affect?

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brain

28
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what do hallucinogens affect?

A

perception and thought

29
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what does anabolic steroids affect?

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muscles

30
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what do opiates affect?

A

sleep and pain

31
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what are 4 examples of cannabis?

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marijuana, hashish, hash oil, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

32
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what are 3 examples of stimulants?

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cocaine, crack, ecstasy

33
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what are 3 examples of depressants?

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barbiturates, anavar, dinnabol

34
Q

give 3 examples of hallucinogens

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LSD, PCP, mushrooms

35
Q

give 3 examples of opiates

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heroin, morphine and codine

36
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what are the 3 effects from cannabis?

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psychological, cognitive and physical

37
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give 2 examples of psychological effects from cannabis

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1) feelings of calm and relaxation

2) talkativeness

38
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what are 4 cognitive effects of cannabis

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1) impairs concentration
2) impairs short term memory
3) more vibrant sensory perception
4) alters sense of time and space

39
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what are 5 physical effects of cannabis?

A

1) impairs coordination and balance
2) increases appetite
3) rapid heart rate
4) red eyes
5) dry mouth and throat

40
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ergogenic aids

A

substances that enhance work output, particularly as it relates to athletic performance (include drugs and dietary supplements)

41
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what are the 4 basic ergogenic mechanisms?

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1) CNS stimulation
2) increase substrate storage
3) supplemental energy source
4) facilitation of recovery

42
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what are athletes 2 beliefs about reasoning for supplementation?

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1) ensures adequate micronutrient intake

2) “supercharging” elevates performance and training

43
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what are the 3 scientific evidence for reasoning for supplementation?

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1) ensures adequate micronutrient intake ONLY for those athletes who are deficient
2) not necessary for those who maintain well-balanced diet
3) “supercharging” maybe harmful to death

44
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“super”

A

loading of muscle glycogen stores

45
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increase in glycogen does what to endurance performance?

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increases it