These 2 Body Parts Never Stop Growing!
The human nose & ears are the only 2 body parts that keep growing in size throughout life causing our nose & ears to change shape and size with time.
Remember those childhood days when our parents would measure our height on the door frames, marking each milestone of our growth? We often believed that once we stopped outgrowing our shoes and the discomforts of puberty ceased, our bodies had reached their adult size. However, recent discoveries in the realm of human anatomy have unveiled a surprising truth: not all body parts stop growing even after reaching adulthood.
Two such body parts are our nose and ears. Yes, you read that right! Our nose and ears continue to increase in size throughout our lives, defying the notion of reaching a fixed size at adulthood. Unlike most cells in our body that stop multiplying and lock the total number of cells at puberty, the tissues in our nose and ears possess a unique characteristic—they keep growing indefinitely.
Dr. Ryan Neinstein, a renowned plastic surgeon, explains that while cells in other parts of our body, such as bone, muscle, and fat cells, cease to increase in number, the softer tissues of our nose and ears continue to grow. These tissues exhibit a propensity for growth in all directions, ensuring their proportionate development and proper functioning.
As a result, individuals in their later years may notice an increase in the size of their ears and nose compared to their younger selves. This perpetual growth phenomenon accounts for why some older people appear to have larger ears and noses than they did in their youth.
You might be thinking, "What about our nails and hair? Don't they keep growing too?" While it's true that nails and hair exhibit continuous growth, their growth patterns are influenced by genetic characteristics. For instance, individuals with genetic baldness may experience a halt in hair growth, leading to baldness.
In contrast, our ears and nose stand apart as the only two body parts that consistently defy the aging process by perpetually growing. As we ponder the potential size of our ears and nose in the future, it's natural to harbor a sense of curiosity and perhaps even a hint of concern. After all, we've grown accustomed to their appearance and may hope for minimal changes as we age.
So, the next time you marvel at the intricacies of human anatomy, remember the fascinating reality of our ever-growing ears and nose, a testament to the wonders of our body's design.
