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Memmlers Structure and Function of the Human Body

Cohen · 12th Edition · ISBN 9781284268317 · Jones & Bartlett Learning

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Memmlers Structure and Function of the Human Body (12th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 21 chapters.

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Chapter index

Unit I: The Body as a Whole

Chapter 1: Organization of the Human Body
Chapter 2: Chemistry, Matter, and Life
Chapter 3: Cells and Their Functions
Chapter 4: Tissues, Glands, and Membranes
Chapter 5: The Integumentary System

Unit II: Movement and Support

Chapter 6: The Skeletal System
Chapter 7: The Muscular System

Unit III: Coordination and Control

Chapter 8: The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Chapter 9: The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves
Chapter 10: The Sensory System
Chapter 11: The Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones

Unit IV: Circulation and Body Defense

Chapter 12: The Blood
Chapter 13: The Heart
Chapter 14: Blood Vessels and Blood Circulation
Chapter 15: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Unit V: Energy: Supply and Use

Chapter 16: The Respiratory System
Chapter 17: The Digestive System
Chapter 18: Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature
Chapter 19: The Urinary System and Body Fluids

Unit VI: Perpetuation of Life

Chapter 20: The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Chapter 21: Development and Heredity

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This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Memmlers Structure and Function of the Human Body (12th Edition) by Cohen. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Jones & Bartlett Learning or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.