498 



INCREASE IN SIZE AND WEIGHT. 



reached about 40, while towards 60 a decrease begins, which at 80 may amount 

 even to 6 kilo. The results of measurements, chiefly by Quetelet, are given in the 

 following table: 



Between the 12th and 15th years, the weight and size of the female are greater 

 than of the male. Growth is most active in the last months of foetal life, and 

 afterwards from the 6th to 9th year, until the 13th to 16th. The full stature is 

 reached about 30, but not the greatest weight (Thoma). 



