Human Body Facts : Very few people know that there are two parts of our body which keep growing throughout life. With increasing age, both these organs keep changing their shape. You may be surprised to hear this but it is completely true. The names of these two organs are ear and nose. The shape of the ear and nose keeps changing with age. However, very few people know the reason behind this. Let us know what is the answer of science (Human Body Fact) behind the continuous growth of ears and nose…
Causes of ear-nose enlargement
According to the Webmd website, science says that the reason behind the growth or continuation of growth of ears and nose is nothing but the change in the skin and the effect of gravity. Other parts of the body also change in the same way. However, ears and nose become visible sooner due to being outside.
How long does our body take to grow
Most of us have a body that grows only till the age of 20. After that, the growth stops. By then, the bones have taken their full shape. The roth plates have joined together and then there is no chance of the bones growing.
how much the skull and hip grow
The only bones in the body that grow are those of the skull and pelvis. They grow from the age of 20 to 79. By this age, the hip diameter may increase by up to an inch, while the skull may bulge a little more around the forehead.
Why do the ears and nose hang down?
Skin, cartilage and muscles keep changing even after the growth of bones stops. With age, the tissues of skin and cartilage become weak and start breaking. In such a situation, the ears and nose hang down. Since, the nose and ears are made of cartilage, which is a flexible tissue. It is harder than skin and softer than bone. Then with age, it gets damaged and is unable to support the upper skin. Due to which the skin starts becoming loose with age and due to this the ears and nose start looking long.
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