Question

1. examples of protein hormones include all of the following except: insulin thyroid - stimulating hormone leptin pepsin 4) excessive fluid buildup and swelling in the surrounding tissues is called: edema high blood pressure alkalosis acidosis

Explanation:

1. Insulin, thyroid - stimulating hormone, and leptin are protein hormones. Pepsin is an enzyme, not a protein hormone.
2. Edema is the medical term for excessive fluid buildup and swelling in surrounding tissues. High blood pressure is related to blood pressure levels, alkalosis and acidosis are related to the body's acid - base balance.

Answer:

1. D. Pepsin
2. A. Edema