Human Height

Human height is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Genetics determine the potential height a person can achieve, based on inherited traits from parents. Environmental factors, such as nutrition, health during childhood, and overall well-being, also play crucial roles in reaching this potential. During growth, the long bones in the body lengthen through a process called ossification, which continues until the growth plates close after puberty. Height varies widely among individuals and populations due to these genetic and environmental influences, and it is a key aspect of physical diversity.