The Study Guide for Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and Disease , 13th edition, helps students learn foun -
dational concepts in anatomy and physiology r equired for success in allied health occupations. Although it will
be more effective when used in conjunction with the 13th edition of Memmler’s The Human Body in Health and
Disease, the Study Guide may also be used to supplement other textbooks on basic anatomy and physiology. The
questions in this edition reflect revisions and updating of the text. The labeling and coloring exercises are taken
from the illustrations designed for the book.
The exercises are designed to facilitate student learning, not mer ely to test knowledge. Each chapter contains
three main components. The first section, “Addressing the Learning Objectives,” can be completed as students
read thr ough the chapter . It contains exer cises in many formats, including labeling, coloring, matching, and
short answer, all designed to foster active learning. The second section, “Making the Connections,” asks students
to complete a concept map integrating information fr om multiple learning objectives. Finally , “Testing Your
Knowledge” includes multiple choice, true/false, completion, shor t answer, and essay questions to identify ar eas
requiring further study. Within this section, “Practical Applications” questions use clinical situations to test students’
mastery of a subject.
All answers to the Study Guide questions are available on the instructor’s website on .