Growth Plates in Bones

Subject: Growth Plates in Bones

Date: Sun May 17 02:01:49 1998
Posted by Peter Turn
Grade level: undergrad
School: University of Queensland
City: Brisbane State/Province: QLD
Country: Australia
Area of science: Medicine
ID: 895388509.Me

Message:


I have heard of different ways that people use to become
taller.  However, I have also heard that they do not work
when your growth plates have closed.  Could you please 
explain what this is and how can one find out if this has 
already happened.

Thanks
Peter

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