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.
Digestion Begins. Enzymatic digestion occurs primarily in the mouth, stomach and small intestine. Both physical and chemical digestion begin in the mouth: the process of chewing grinds up food and mixes it with saliva, which contains an enzyme called salivary amylase. Enzymes facilitate chemical reactions by binding to reactive molecules.