Why Can the Progesterone-Like Hormones of Birth Control Pills Be

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why can the progesterone-like hormones of birth control pills be taken orally while hormones like insulin must be injected?

• A)Insulin is lipid soluble and therefore can pass readily through the cell membranes.
• B)The hormones in birth control pills are protein hormones and are easily digested by the stomach allowing for absorption.
• C)Insulin is protein soluble and would be unable to cross the wall of the gastrointestinal tract without being broken down.
• D)The hormones in birth control pills are lipid soluble.
• E)Insulin is protein soluble and would be unable to cross the wall of the gastrointestinal tract without being broken down and the hormones in birth control pills are lipid soluble are correct.

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