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Can you tell me how tall can you be without any health risks or problems like the tumor in the pituitary gland. what effects height?
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Six foot seven: Over the milenia the height of the population is increasing. This growth pattern is defined by Growth Hormone produced by the pituitary gland. During previous wars, the taller persons were usually involved in fighting and the smaller men left at home. Now many men are reaching above 6.5 feet without any signs of functional compromise. We can anticipate eventual heights reaching 7 feet.
Answered 7/7/2014
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