Getting ready for the skeletal system.

Hi guys
Here's a few questions to help you get ready for the skeletal system session on Wednesday. Access the session outline on MyUni to help you with the answers.

1. What are the functions of the skeletal system. Expand on the term 'haematopoiesis'
2. How are bones classified?
3. Why is bone considered as a connective tissue? Does it follow the 'normal' characteristics of connective tissue? How is it modified?
4. Define the following terms:
   a. Diaphysis
   b. Epiphysis
   c. Periosteum
   d. Sharpey's fibres.
lets a pre lecture lively discussion!

Epithelial Tissue Round 2

1. Explain why simple squamous epithelium is best suited to lining our blood capillaries?
2. Simple columnar epithelium is usually ciliated and can produce mucous. Why are columnar cells best suited to producing mucous secretions?
3. What are the advantages of having stratified squamous epithelium lining the oral cavity?

Lets start some revision and learning : Epithelial Tissue

1. Can you write some notes about the following regarding ET.

• characteristics 
• classification 
• location 
• function 
• distinguishing features 
• modifications
• examples of epithelial tissue in the mouth

Lets get some information going!