Growth Hormone (IMAGE) University of Manchester Caption High latitude -- northerly in the northern hemisphere and the reverse in the south -- results in people being generally taller, with children growing faster during the summer. Credit Image courtesy of Idea go at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Usage Restrictions Restricted to this article only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.