Hudson County Community College Bio discussion Paper

How many cells are in your body? It is estimated that

about 30 trillion cells make up the human body, with an

equal number and maybe more prokaryotic cells (such as

bacteria) which make up the human microbiome. These

microscopic organisms are found almost everywhere

inside the body, especially in areas with mucus

membranes such as the nose, vagina, digestive tract, and

even the skin.