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Are people supposed to stop growing at age 21?
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Grow: People stop growing at different times.
Answered 12/25/2013
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Most stop earlier: The hormones that emerge in puberty push many changes. In addition to sexual changes, it initially accelerates linear growth and eventually causes the growth centers to close. This occurs at various times, from 14-18 in most women and 16-18 in most males. After the growth centers close you cannot grow taller.
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