Nonpolar hormones can pass through the intestinal cell membrane without being digested,and therefore can be taken orally.Which of the following hormones are available as pills?
A)insulin and growth hormone
B)thyroid hormone and steroid hormones
C)calcitonin and insulin
D)insulin and steroid hormones
E)calcitonin and thyroid hormone

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Thyroid hormone and steroid hormones are nonpolar and can be taken orally in pill form. Insulin cannot be taken orally as it is a polar hormone and is broken down by digestive enzymes. Growth hormone also cannot be taken orally as it is a protein hormone and would be broken down by digestive enzymes. Calcitonin is a polar hormone and cannot be taken orally.

Nonpolar Hormones Can Pass Through the Intestinal Cell Membrane Without