Glossary of terms used on this site

Glossary of biology.

Term	Main definition
J-shaped growth curve	Glossaries - Biology glossary shape of an exponential growth curve
jasmonates	Glossaries - Biology glossary small family of compounds derived from the fatty acid linoleic acid
jejunum	Glossaries - Biology glossary second part of the small intestine
joint	Glossaries - Biology glossary point at which two or more bones meet
juxtaglomerular cell	Glossaries - Biology glossary cell in the afferent and efferent arterioles that responds to stimuli from the macula densa
juxtamedullary nephron	Glossaries - Biology glossary nephron that lies in the cortex but close to the renal medulla