liver function tests, lipase, amylase, complete blood count (CBC), an abdominal X-ray, a HIDA scan (uses radioactive material) can measure gallbladder emptying while an ERCP test uses an endoscope to place dye in the ducts of the pancreas, gallbladder and liver, and. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is sometimes used to detail the organ structures (liver, gallbladder, and pancreas).
Carbohydrates and protein break down to minute, absorbable structures, and are absorbed directly into the blood. 3. Two types of digestion occur in the mouth, mechanical and, to a lesser extent, chemical.
The small intestine is where most chemical digestion in the human body takes place. Most of the digestive enzymes in the small intestine are secreted by the pancreas and enter the small intestine via the pancreatic duct. The three major classes of nutrients that undergo digestion are proteins, lipids (fats), and carbohydrates. Key Terms