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How many species of bacteria live in the human mouth and throat?
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∙ 15y ago
I would have to say about 2 or 3 but it maters what you eat so I really dont know.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agothere are over 100 million different types of bacteria for every milliliter of saliva. they come from over 600 different species
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The human mouth has a plethora of bacteria species Why is there so much variety of bacteria in the mouth?
The human mouth is filled with good bacteria. This bacteria is necessary as it helps to break down food for digestion. Bad bacteria in the mouth comes from leftover food particles that fester if teeth are not brushed properly.
Which has more bacteria human anus or human mouth?
human mouth
Which human body part has the most bacteria?
the part of the body that has most abundant and various microbes
How can bacteria be helpful to humans?
helpful bacteria helps digest food in our bodies and the bacteria in our mouth, noise and throat help to keep harmful bacteria out!
How can bacteria to helpful to humans?
helpful bacteria helps digest food in our bodies and the bacteria in our mouth, noise and throat help to keep harmful bacteria out!
Why do bacteria survive in the human mouth?
Your mouth is a dark, moist place. Bacteria live in dark, moist places.
Are dogs' mouths cleaner than humans'?
No, the human mouth is not clean. The human mouth is full of bacteria. It is a warm, wet, environment which is a great place for bacteria to grow. Brushing and using mouth wash can help eliminate some of this bacteria.
Bacteria made throat sore?
Bacteria are a very common cause of sore throats. That's why its so important to brush your teeth, if you don't, you swallow all the bacteria in your mouth, allowing them to grow in your throat,but I'm IMMUNE
Dog licking human sores?
It maybe helpful because the bacteria in a human mouth is used to "clean" food, but since a dog pants constantly or what not. Their bacteria in their mouth is highly altered constantly keeping the dog's mouth free from harmful bacteria.
Why is a dog's mouth cleaner than a human's mouth?
A dog's mouth is cleaner because it contains less bacteria although these bacteria are more harmful to humans
Does a dog's mouth have more bacteria than a toilet seat?
Actually, yes. Some truly nasty bacteria such as streptococcus (the bacteria that causes strep throat, among other things) is one of many that can be found on toilet seats. A dog's mouth on the other hand, can house colonies of bacteria. Now, just to put that in perspective, the human mouth also houses colonies of bacteria but a dog's mouth has been shown to house significantly more colonies than those of a human. For more information on both bacteria found on toilet seats and bacteria found in a dog's mouth, see the related links.
Where is bacteria found in your bodies?
In your intestines, on your skin, in your mouth, etc
