How do I see if $g$ is a polynomial or not??

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Let $u$ be a real valued harmonic function on $\mathbb{C}$. Let $g: \mathbb{R^2} \to \mathbb{R}$ be defined by:

$$g(x,y)=\int_0^{2\pi}u(e^{i\theta}(x+iy))\sin \theta \,d\theta$$ Which of the following statements is TRUE?

(A) $$ is a harmonic polynomial

(B) $$ is a polynomial but not harmonic

(C) $$ is harmonic but not a polynomial

(D) $$ is neither harmonic nor a polynomial

Differentiating under the integral sign I see that $g$ is harmonic. But How do I conclude if it is a polynomial or not??