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Sadly, the previous answer was incorrect. Scientists say that the hair and nail of a dead person grow about an inch then stop.

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What Variations in rates of growth for different parts of the body are reffered to as?

Asymmetrical growth rates between different parts of the body are referred to as allometric growth. This can lead to variations in size and proportions as different body parts grow at different rates.


Does your tongue grow after you die?

No, the the tongue does not continue to grow after death. Shortly after death, the body starts to undergo the process of rigor mortis which can cause muscles to contract, giving the appearance of growth in some areas as the body dehydrates and tissues shrink.


What two parts of the body continue to grow for your entire life?

Your nose. After adults have reached their full height, some parts of their bodies continue to grow. Name these parts. toenails, fingernails, hair...you actually shrink when you grow older because the platelets in between your spinal segments flatten Any part of your body that is made of cartilage continues to grow. As in Ears and Nose. Of course there are fingernails and hair but I wouldn't consider those "body parts." Hope that helped.Your liver heals itself and lives forever unless it loses that capability due to fat, disease, or alcohol. Your nails and hair grow your entire life.


What body parts don't grow?

Body parts that generally don't grow after a certain age include the eyes, teeth, and bones (after reaching adulthood). However, the size of organs like the heart and lungs typically remain relatively constant throughout adulthood.


What's the difference between cancer cells and normal cells?

Cancer cells are abnormal cells that grow uncontrollably and can spread to other parts of the body, while normal cells grow and divide in a controlled manner to perform specific functions in the body.