J Flashcards

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Jejunum

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An intermediate region of the small intestine, flanked by an anterior duodenum and a posterior ileum.

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Joule

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A measure of energy equal to a Watt exerted for 1 second (1 J = 1 W s).

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Juvenile Hormone (JH)

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A class of invertebrate hormones derived from isoprenes; secreted from the corpus allatum, JH maintains juvenile traits.

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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

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A group of cells located near the distal tubule and the glomerular afferent arterioles.

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Juxtaglomerular Cells

also known as granular cells

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Secretory cells of the afferent glomerular arterioles that respond to low blood pressure by secreting renin.

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