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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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March Madness 2019: Part A

Tacko Fall is a college basketball player from Dakar, Senegal. His picture with the CBS reporter, Tracy Wolfson, became an overnight sensation during March Madness in 2019 as it clearly highlighted how tall Tacko Fall actually is.

He stands 2.29 m (or 7 ft 6 in). Tracy Wolfson is 1.57 m (or 5 ft 2 in).

Even after considering the fact that Tracy Wolfson is not wearing any shoes, and the camera angle may have exaggerated Tacko Fall's height, there is at least 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in height difference between these two individuals.

Obviously, genetics is at play here: Tacko Fall's immediate family and relatives are all very tall. However, no one is anywhere as tall as him. There are only two other active NBA basketball players who measure over 2.20 m (7 ft 3 in).

Basketball player Tacko Fall (L) poses with the CBS reporter, Tracy Wolfson (R).

Looking only at the hormones we have studied in this module, identify one hormone that may have contributed to Tacko Fall's towering stature. Then describe why this hormone may have had such a different effect in him as opposed to an average sized person like Tracy Wolfson.

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