Whether it’s the heart, lung or kidneys, sizes of organs differ from person to person, but the organ size from the donor to recipient must be similar to have the best long-term results.

In order for the organs to provide for a large person’s body, they must enlarge in size. They enlarge in accordance with each individual’s stature, so the functional output is sufficient for the body.

In the recent Lancet study, for every 2.5 inches of height, a person’s risk of dying from heart disease decreased by 6%. Taller people tend to naturally have bigger lungs and stronger hearts, says Schulze, which may partially explain these effects.

Height and weight are very good predictors of organs size, however, age and sex play an even bigger role. These factors point to the conclusion that Tall people have larger organs than short people. If you are a tall male, you most likely have the largest organs around!

They become larger and are less able to divide and multiply. Among other changes, there is an increase in pigments and fatty substances inside the cell (lipids). Many cells lose their ability to function, or they begin to function abnormally. Because of cell and tissue changes, your organs also change as you age.

human brain
The adult human brain accounts for 2% of our total body weight and weighs roughly 1.5kg, once again depending on one’s size and age.

The most serious disadvantage of being tall is the health-related risks that extra height brings along. Another risk is blood clots, which results from taller people having a higher blood pressure in general. A larger body with longer limbs is in itself reason enough for the higher risk of getting a blood clot.

Well, Jen, the answer is yes, for the most part. They grow until you’re fully grown, which is usually your late teens and early twenties. But it’s hard to generalize, considering you have almost eighty organs, which make up many different organ systems.

Our bodies are born to die, and the decay starts to kick in after we have turned 55. This is the point at which our DNA starts to degenerate, which increases the risk of developing cancer.