1) Statistics in the News. Keep your eyes and ears open as you read or listen to the news this week. Find/discover an example of statistics in the news to discuss the following statement that represents one of the objectives of statistics analysis: “Statistics helps us make decisions based on data analysis.” Briefly discuss how the news item or article meets this objective. Cite your references.

2) Skeletal System Have you ever broken a bone? After reading this chapter, you should understand how that bone healed! What are the steps in repair of broken bones? How is this process similar (or different) to the normal growth of bone?

3) Muscular System In Week 2, we saw how cells of similar size, shape, and function form tissues. As a tissue, muscle is very diverse! Let’s kick off our study of muscles by discussing the subtypes of muscle tissue, beginning with smooth muscle. Where do we find this muscle tissue, how does it contract, and what are its defining characteristics? In what ways are smooth muscles working in your body right now?