Physical Education GCSE
Beta blockers
What Beta blockers means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Beta blockers
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Reduce the effect of adrenaline on the heart, lowering heart rate and reducing tremor and anxiety, which can steady a performer in precision activities.
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