Pancreas And Gallbladder Essay

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Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, are the solid organs that make up ones gastrointestinal (GI) track – or digestive track. The digestive system helps our body take in and digest the food we eat, and get rid of the excess that our body doesn’t need. The pancreas supplies digestive enzymes for the small intestine to help break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats, while also producing the hormones insulin and glucagon to help regulate our blood sugar (Division of Gastroenterology). The liver produces a liquid called bile, which is stashed into the gallbladder. When needed, it releases the bile into the small intestine to help break down dietary fats (Division of Gastroenterology). The body breaks down nutrients from food and drink into carbohydrates, …show more content…

The enzymes in the juices are stimulated by hormone and nerve regulators which help them mix with the large pieces of food and breaks it down into smaller molecules. Then the body absorbs the smaller molecules through the walls of the small intestine into the bloodstream, and delivers them to the rest of the body (NDDIC).
Situations affecting the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder can affect the ability of our body to produce enzymes that help support digestion. Hepatitis, is when the liver becomes inflamed and possibly loses its ability to function. (Kids Health) There are different types of Hepatitis, such as hepatitis A, B, or C, and are very contagious and depending on how serious the liver is damaged, it may require hospitalization– however, mild cases of hepatitis A can be treated at home (Kids Health).
Cystic Fibrosis is a chronic illness that not only affects the lungs but also causes thick mucus to block the pathways in the pancreas. The mucus prevents digestive juices from entering the intestines, which makes it more difficult to digest proteins and fats and also causes important nutrients to pass out of the body unused (Kids

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