Due to the blockage of the common bile duct (which was radiographically confirmed), the biliary flow to the duodenum was stopped. We should expect the impairment of:

Answer options

1. Salivation inhibition
2. Protein absorption
3. Carbohydrate hydrolysis
4. Secretion of hydrochloric acid
5. Fat emulsification

Explanation

The blockade of the common bile duct causes the stoppage of bile acids whose main function is the emulsification of fat in the small intestine.