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It is strange, but it is a fact that in old age all other parts of the body decrease in size, but the nose and ears grow on the contrary. The reason for this is cartilage - it is an elastic tissue, stronger than skin and lighter than bone.
During life, the structure of the skin becomes thinner. As we age, the skin loses its elasticity and becomes loose. Against the background of relaxed skin over the old cartilage, the ears and nose take on a much longer appearance.
Changes occurring on the face are a natural process of aging, which are not only manifested by wrinkles. For example, with age, cheeks and lips become thinner, therefore, the nose appears larger.
For reference, when a person reaches the age of 85, at that time the ears are at the peak of average length.
Source:
https://curioustimes.in/news/the-nose-and-ears-are-our-only-body-parts-that-dont-stop-growing/
