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Biology

Human Body: Human Growth

Quick fact

The fastest growth period in human life is during the first year, where babies can grow up to 25 centimeters (10 inches) in length.

Why this is interesting

A newborn baby's bones are mostly soft cartilage, yet within two decades, that same body can more than triple in height. How does a tiny infant transform into a full-grown adult?