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That's a good question. With the prenatal development occurring inside
the womb in amniotic fluid where up and down don't really matter, I'm
not sure there would be any significant difference up to that point. I
could see zero g maybe causing problems but not .38. Even more
important is whether conception itself might be challenged. <br>
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The question of height isn't that important though. More important are
blood flow to the lower limbs and how digestion might be affected.
Evolution works slowly so taking that person to Earth "should" still be
an improvement except for a period of adjustment to the higher gravity.
That's just speculation on my part from an evolutionary perspective.
After just a few generations I am sure you would quickly see some
pretty significant selection pressures at work that in time would make
it difficult for their descendants to live comfortably on Earth.<br>
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Kevin H wrote:
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<div>One thing I've been wondering is what would be the effects if
someone developed in the womb, was born, and grew up on Mars? Would
such a child grow extremely tall given the lower gravity? Would such a
person ever be able to step foot on Earth without special equipment?
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<div><em>Kevin</em></div>
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