The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
Did you know?
Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.
Did you know?
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Did you know?
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Did you know?
The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.
Transfer RNA (tRNA) Structure
Structure of the water molecule
The basic structure of the IL-2 receptor.
A summary of terminology describing the structure of sugar molecules