10.5.5 — Multiple Choice Questions
Q.Stimulants benefit performance by
(a) increasing heart and respiratory rates and suppressing the symptoms of fatigue
(b) having a painkilling and sedating effect
(c) releasing hormones promoting growth, healing and body repair
(d) preventing the release of adrenaline
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Stimulants speed up body/brain messaging and mask fatigue, which is precisely how they are misused for a performance edge.
The textbook describes stimulants ('uppers') as drugs that 'result in increased activity in the body... speed up messages traveling between the brain and body,' increasing dopamine levels and producing heightened energy, sharper focus, alertness and confidence in the short term. This matches option (a) directly, while sedating/painkilling effects (option …
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