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Diagram showing three human silhouettes of different heights representing the effects of too much, the right amount, and too little growth hormone (GH) produced by the pituitary gland, with insets illustrating the gland's location in the brain and its role in controlling height.

Interactive chart titled Historical heights by year of birth, showing male and female height trends from 1800 to present with data points and record-holding tallest and shortest individuals marked by stars.

Line graph comparing height growth patterns for girls and boys from birth to age 18, with percentile curves showing that boys tend to be taller than girls during adolescence.

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Diagram showing three human silhouettes of different heights representing the effects of too much, the right amount, and too little growth hormone (GH) produced by the pituitary gland, with insets illustrating the gland's location in the brain and its role in controlling height.

Pituitary gland

Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is vital...

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Line graph comparing height growth patterns for girls and boys from birth to age 18, with percentile curves showing that boys tend to be taller than girls during adolescence.

Human development: height curves

Boys' and girls' height curves.

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Interactive chart titled Historical heights by year of birth, showing male and female height trends from 1800 to present with data points and record-holding tallest and shortest individuals marked by stars.

Historical heights by year of birth

Explore how American male heights and global male and female heights have changed...

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