What happens when human tissue is stretched?

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What is happening at a cellular level when we stretch tissue leading to growth? For instance, when we pierce our ears or when women of the Kayan tribe lengthen their necks, are cells growing or multiplying?

Is physical tensions a growth factor that could cause mitosis, for instance?

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As far as the Kayan tribe goes, they actually found that their neck length wasn’t changing. The rings gradually push down their shoulder blades, giving the assistance of a longer neck.

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