The table below shows four types of... | Physical Education 0413 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Theory

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The table below shows four types of performance-enhancing drugs and four effects on the body.

(a) Complete the table by stating one effect on the body of each type of PED. [4]

(b) Suggest why some performers choose to use PEDs despite the risk of being banned from their sport. [2]

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(a) Completed table of PED effects:

Type of PED	Effect on the body
Anabolic steroids	Increase muscle mass and promote faster recovery from training, allowing more frequent, intense sessions. [1]
Stimulants	Increase alertness and reduce reaction time. They can also increase aggression and mask fatigue. [1]
Narcotic analgesics	Mask pain and reduce the sensation of injury, allowing the performer to continue competing despite damage to the body. [1]
Diuretics	Increase urine production, causing rapid weight loss. They can also be used to dilute urine samples to mask the presence of other banned substances. [1]

(b) Two reasons why some performers choose to use PEDs despite the risk of being banned:

The financial rewards of winning are very high, and the performer may feel intense pressure from sponsors, coaches, or national expectations to succeed at all costs. [1]
They may believe they will not be caught, perhaps because testing is not always effective or because they know of methods to avoid detection; or they want to keep up with competitors they believe are also using PEDs. [1]

The table below shows four types of performance-enhancing drugs and four effects on the body. Type of PED Effect on the body Anabolic steroids ................