NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
Which of the following substances are misused by certain sportspersons to enhance their performance?
Options
- ANarcotic analgesics
- BAnabolic steroids
- CDiuretics and certain hormones
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
D. All of the above
Step-by-step solution
Narcotic analgesics are opiod drugs for pain relief. Anabolic steroids are androgens that enhance muscle performance. These include certain drugs and hormones. Diuretics produce large amount of urine . Hence sportsperson use such drugs to reduce their body weight especially to fit in categories that depend on weights. These also help to excrete residue form of steroidal hormones. Hence all these three categories are used by sportspersons.