• Question: Is it possible to have more than the normal amount of a certain body part?

    Asked by minimatt97 to Hywel, Joseph, Poonam on 24 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
    • Photo: Dr Hywel Jones

      Dr Hywel Jones answered on 24 Jun 2010:

      Indeed it is and there are many cases of people with extra fingers, toes or other body parts. Small things like this are not really a problem except for getting gloves and shoes to fit. But more serious stuff like extra organs etc. can cause real problems
      I guess the guys over the gene zone will be able to answer you in more detail

    • Photo: Joseph Cook

      Joseph Cook answered on 24 Jun 2010:

      Yes, people are often born with extra body parts. They are usually unable to use them though, as they are usually not linked to their nervous system.

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