Which organization is responsible for maintaining the Prohibited List of substances in sports?

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

What is the primary reason athletes use anabolic steroids?

To enhance muscle mass and strength

Erythropoietin (EPO) is commonly used by athletes to:

Enhance red blood cell production

What is a biological passport used for in sports?

A record of an athlete's biological markers over time

What was a significant outcome of the Ben Johnson doping scandal in the 1988 Olympics?

Stricter anti-doping regulations and testing

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1
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the Prohibited List of substances in sports?
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
United Nations (UN)
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
2
Which drug is often used to increase alertness and reduce fatigue but is banned in sports?
Amphetamines
Insulin
Creatine
Caffeine
3
What is the primary reason athletes use anabolic steroids?
To enhance muscle mass and strength
To improve cardiovascular endurance
To increase flexibility
To improve mental focus
4
Erythropoietin (EPO) is commonly used by athletes to:
Improve joint flexibility
Enhance red blood cell production
Reduce body fat
Increase muscle mass
5
What is a biological passport used for in sports?
A document for international travel
A certification of doping-free status
A training log for athletes
A record of an athlete's biological markers over time
6
What was a significant outcome of the Ben Johnson doping scandal in the 1988 Olympics?
Increased funding for athlete training programs
Stricter anti-doping regulations and testing
A lifetime ban from all sports
Introduction of performance-enhancing drugs in youth sports
7
Which of the following is a short-term side effect of using human growth hormone (HGH)?
Joint and muscle pain
Enhanced cognitive function
Increased fat metabolism
Improved bone density
8
Which of the following is a potential long-term health risk of anabolic steroid use?
Improved vision
Enhanced reflexes
Liver damage
Increased lung capacity
9
Beta blockers are banned in which type of sport due to their performance-enhancing effects?
Weightlifting
Sprinting
Swimming
Archery
10
Which famous athlete was stripped of their Tour de France titles due to doping?
Lance Armstrong
Serena Williams
Usain Bolt
Michael Phelps

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