What is the missing first step of the following process:  -  Bacteria start to divide and grow - The uncontrolled growth takes away resources from other cells - Other cells cannot function properly - We feel unwell - The growth and division of bacteria produce toxins - Toxins harm the body - The body tries to react to the toxins - The body&#x27;s natural defenses can sometimes cause us to feel unwell.
Ans: Bacteria enter the body

What is the missing first step of the following process:  -  Food is chewed and mixed with saliva (spit) - Food travels down the esophagus (throat) - Food travels into the stomach - Acid in the stomach breaks the food down further - Food travels into the small intestine - Nutrients from food are absorbed into the blood stream - Food travels into the large intestine - Most of the remaining material is now waste - The waste is eventually removed from the body.
Ans: Food is put into mouth

What is the missing first step of the following process:  -  Load glasses and plastic wear on the top rack - Put plates, bowls, pots, and pans on the bottom rack - Place all the utensils in the utensil basket - Put detergent into the detergent holder - Close the door and push the start button -
Ans: Rinse the dishes before placing them in a dishwasher

What is the missing first step of the following process:  -  Food is squeezed down the esophagus when you swallow - Acid and enzyme in the stomach break the food down - Releases nutrients - Food then pumped into small intestine - Fluid and enzymes from liver and pancreas pumped into small intestine - Help break food into smallest molecules - Nutrients pass through wall of small intestine - Nutrients absorbed into blood stream - Unused materials passed into large intestine to become fecal matter.

Ans: An enzyme in saliva begins to break down carbohydrates