doping” has recently been added to the WADA prohibited list. What do you think this “Gene term means? They take control of gene transfer techniques in order for the body to use the maximum amount of muscles. Finnish cross-country skier Eero Mantyranta won two gold medals in the 1964 Winter Olympics. It was not until decades later that scientists identified a genetic mutation in Eero’s family that causes an excessive response to EPO. How do you think this advantage” “natural contributed to Eero’s success in endurance sports? EPO controls red blood cell production and so if a person has more red blood cells then the body is more oxygenated. The muscles won’t get as tired if they receive more oxygen. So Eero’s body could push it harder for a longer time than the average athlete. Describe at least two other genetic changes (either natural or through genetic enhancement) that might improve the performance of an athlete. Make sure to explain how the gene change is linked to increased chances for success. A person can have manipulated that enhance lung-power so they can handle more work on their lungs and they can also have genes that are resistant to weight gain no matter what the person eats. Throughout this course, we have been looking at medical interventions as a to preserve and better life as we know it. Explain how performance enhancers show another side of medical interventions. Instead of trying to improve the unhealthy person into a healthy person, performance enhancers are taking an already healthy person and trying to push their health to the max which can affect the body in both positive and negative ways.
“Gene doping” has recently been added to the WADA prohibited list. What do you think this term means? They take control of gene transfer techniques in order for the body to use the maximum amount of muscles. Finnish cross-country skier Eero Mantyranta won two gold medals in the 1964 Winter Olympics. It was not until decades later that scientists identified a genetic mutation in Eero’s family that causes an excessive response to EPO. How do you think this “natural advantage” contributed to Eero’s success in endurance sports? EPO controls red blood cell production and so if a person has more red blood cells then the body is more oxygenated. The muscles won’t get as tired if they receive more oxygen. So Eero’s body could push it harder for a longer time than the average athlete. Describe at least two other genetic changes (either natural or through genetic enhancement) that might improve the performance of an athlete. Make sure to explain how the gene change is linked to increased chances for success. A person can have manipulated that enhance lung-power so they can handle more work on their lungs and they can also have genes that are resistant to weight gain no matter what the person eats. Throughout this course, we have been looking at medical interventions as a to preserve and better life as we know it. Explain how performance enhancers show another side of medical interventions. Instead of trying to improve the unhealthy person into a healthy person, performance enhancers are taking an already healthy person and trying to push their health to the max which can affect the body in both positive and negative ways.
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