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.
2
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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).
3
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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.
4
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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus
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A group of cells located near the distal tubule and the glomerular afferent arterioles.
5
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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.
