If a diabetic patient received too much insulin, the low blood sugar could be corrected by injecting
A) glucagon.
B) GHIH.
C) thyroid hormone.
D) aldosterone.
E) antidiuretic hormone.

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Glucagon can raise blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver and increasing gluconeogenesis. This is an effective treatment for hypoglycemia caused by an excess of insulin. GHIH (also known as somatostatin) regulates the release of insulin and glucagon and would not be useful in this situation. Thyroid hormone, aldosterone, and antidiuretic hormone do not have a direct effect on blood sugar levels.

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