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    How would the human body function at reduced sizes?

    Thanks for all the input, people. I do wonder- would the bones be more fragile at that size or more sturdy? Seems like a human skeleton would be almost over-engineered at that size. For a more extreme example, an elephant skeleton seems awfully robust compared to a mouse skeleton. I mean- if...
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    How would the human body function at reduced sizes?

    Hmm- good point. Well, this would be a regular human being who has been reduced, much like the main character in the Incredible Shrinking Man. However, it's been established previously in the storyline that the person's weight has been reduced in proportion to his size. So this fellow weighs...
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    How would the human body function at reduced sizes?

    I'm a cartoonist and I'm currently working on a story that involves a 6-inch person and a long, outdoor trek. I'd like to introduce as many real-world issues to the equation as possible, and so here I am, intruding upon your forum to pick your mighty brains. :) I'd really be interested in any...