Exercise Pharmacology
The fraction of drug lost during the process of absorption which is generally related to the liver and gut wall
first-pass metabolism
What ergogenic aid increases muscle PCr content?
Creatine
Hormones are secreted in bursts, not as a steady stream. As a result, we refer to it as this word.
Pulsatile
Almost 80% of prescribed dugs take this route of administration.
Oral
Inert
What supplement mimics the effects of amphetamines?
Caffeine
This hormone travels to the tyroid to stimulate release of T3 and T4.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
What two hormones make up the catecholamines?
Epinephrine & norepinephrine
The measure of drug safety is known as what?
Therapeutic Index
Parasthesia is a side effect of this supplement.
Beta-alanine
When the number of hormone receptors on a cell is decreased so the cell is desensitized, it is known as hormone _____________.
Downregulation
How long it takes for the body to eliminate a drug is known as what?
Half-Life
This term is used to describe how a drug affects the body.
Pharmacodynamics
What is a risk of supplementing with a nitrate (such as beetroot?)
Increased vasodilation for individuals that take medication for vasodilation
This hormone works in opposition to insulin to raise blood sugar.
Glucagon
This movie was the first feature-length animated film ever released.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
What enzyme is responsible for catalyzing most drug metabolic reactions?
Cytochrome P450
What 3 criteria are considered for the Prohibited Substance List? (must name all 3 for points)
1. Has the potential to harm the athlete
2. Has the potential to violate the sport
3. Violates the spirit of the sport
What are the 4 hormones that increase circulating glucose during exercise? (must list all 4 for points).
Glucagon, epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol
After more than 150 years, he's still the tallest president in U.S history.
Abraham Lincoln