Common knowledge
What is a hormone for ergogenic aids?
Hormones are synthetically produced chemicals that stimulate cells and tissues.
What is the growth hormone?
The human growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, and it can spur growth.
It helps to regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar, fat metabolism, and maybe even heart function.
What does it allow athletes to do?
allows athletes to train harder and recover quickly
What does this hormone do?
It increases production of red blood cells and hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen to major organs)
Taking the hormone improves movement of oxygen to muscles
What is one pro to using a hormone enhancer?
A benefit to using hormones for enhancement would be that they permit athletes to reach a higher performance level of potential. Hormones, such as steroids, doping, human growth hormones, and other stimulants allow athletes to surpass their, maximum level of strength or performance and give them an “inhumane” aspect.
Where is HGH produced?
The pituitary gland
Where is it produced?
adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes
How do you pronounce this?
We don't know so everyone gets a prize!
What is a con to using a hormone enhancer?
Organ failure, higher blood pressure, and faintness due to slow heart rate.
What diseases are HGH approved for treating?
Chronic kidney disease, Turner’s syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, HGH deficiency or insufficiency, short bowel syndrome
What is it?
a naturally occurring steroid hormone, also available as a dietary supplement, believed to increase levels of serum testosterone.
What kind of activity is it primarily used for?
endurance activities
What are the problems associated with increased blood viscosity when injecting hormones?
- Blood clots
- Stroke
- Heart failure
- Heart attack
What year was HGH developed?
1985
How do you pronounce this?
We don't really know so everyone gets a prize!
When paired with iron injections what problems can it cause?
Organ Failure