Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary homone that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal glands to produce hormones. Absence partial loss or impairment of sense of taste. Building blocks of which proteins are constructed. End product of protein digestion. Some must be supplied by diet.
Complete proteins are foods that provide the balance of essential amino acids.
Magnitude of an action potential. Partial or complete loss of sensation. A protein substance developed in response to antigens. This reaction forms the basis of immunity. All antibodies belong to a special group of serum proteins, the immunoglobulins.