Maximize your study time, improve your performance on exams, and succeed in your course and beyond with this companion Study Guide for Memmler's Structure and Function of the Human Body, 12th Edition. Filled with empowering self-study tools and learning activities for every learning style, this practical Study Guide follows the organization of the main text chapter by chapter, helping you every step of the way toward content mastery.

Chapter overviews highlight the most important chapter concepts at a glance.
Writing exercises hone your clinical communication skills.
Coloring and labeling exercises test your understanding of anatomic structures.
Concept maps reinforce connections between common A&P concepts.
Practical application scenarios challenge you to translate basic concepts to practice settings.
Matching exercises test your knowledge of anatomic relationships.
Short-essay questions encourage critical thinking.
Multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and true-false questions test retention of key textbook content.
Information on real-life anatomy and physiology in action and updates on current research trials and applications keeps you current with the latest clinical practices.

UnitI The Body as a Whole
Chapter1 Organization of the Human Body
Chapter2 Chemistry, Matter, and Life
Chapter3 Cells and Their Functions
Chapter4 Tissues, Glands, and Membranes
Chapter5 The Integumentary System
UnitII Movement and Support
Chapter6 The Skeletal System
Chapter7 The Muscular System
Chapter8 The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Chapter9 The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Chapter10 The Sensory System
Chapter11 The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones
UnitIV Circulation and Body Defense
Chapter12 The Blood
Chapter13 The Heart
Chapter14 Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation
Chapter15 The Lymphatic System and Immunity
UnitV Energy: Supply and Use
Chapter16 The Respiratory System
Chapter17 The Digestive System
Chapter18 Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature
Chapter19 The Urinary System
UnitVI Perpetuation of Life
Chapter20 The Male and Female Reproductive System
Chapter21 Development and Heredity