Why do you go shorter when you get old? how do you just shirnk? what shrinks & why?
2006-11-11 10:42:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The discs between the vertebrae shrink, through compression and loss of fluid, leading to curvature of the spine and actual physical loss of height.
The bones themselves DO NOT SHRINK despite what others say, but the cartilage at the joints does wear out
2006-11-11 10:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gravity takes effect by condensing your vertebrae. Backs tend to curve. Osteoarthritis can affect height. There are a lot of contributing factors. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is a person's best defense. Exercise is you best friend in that department.
2006-11-11 10:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Kaatp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Calcium defiency causes bones to shrink, also the cartilidge shrinks with age.
2006-11-11 10:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is caused by osteoporosis. The bones get weak and the person starts to stoop.
2006-11-11 10:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i am not mistaken it has to do with their bones or the cartilage wearing out in their joints.
2006-11-11 10:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by yadi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is actually the calcification and wearing down of the spinal column
2006-11-11 11:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause there bones shrink
2006-11-11 10:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by <3 love <3 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's all in the bones.
2006-11-11 10:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mandy G 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋