a subatomic particle of about the same mass as a proton but without an electric charge, present in all atomic nuclei except those of ordinary hydrogen.
Amino acids are considered as the building blocks of proteins.
Proteins in the body consist of 20 different amino acids, some of which can be synthesized by the body itself.
Each unique protein is formed by the combination of these proteins in several ratios and sequences.
The hormone produced by the placenta that stimulates the ovaries to continue producing estrogen and progesterone is called the follicle stimulating hormone. This hormone stimulates the ovarian follicle allowing the egg to grow thus producing continuous supply of estrogen and progesterone.
