Would lying in bed for a long time increase your height?

Subject: Would lying in bed for a long time increase your height?

Date: Sat Feb 10 21:39:16 2007
Posted by Alex
Grade level: 10-12 School: Cardozo High School
City: NYC State/Province: NY Country: U.S.A.
Area of science: General Biology
ID: 1171168756.Gb

Message:


I heard that gravity works against our growing process. In that case, if 
someone were to stay in their bed for a couple of days without getting up 
(from the bed; he/she could be awake), would they grow at a faster than normal 
rate? Thank you.

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