• Question: Why are some people small and others giant?

    Asked by dilan123 to Jemma, John, Katie, Lisa on 28 Jun 2012. This question was also asked by lgs10chats.
    • Photo: Jemma Ransom

      Jemma Ransom answered on 28 Jun 2012:

      Hi @dilan123,

      your height is generally determined by genetics. If your parents are tall, you are more likely to be tall. This is due in part (but this is an over-simplification) to the amount of growth hormone you produce which is influenced heavily by your genes.

      Jemma

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