A woman's husband is a type 1 diabetic. He gives her an injection pen and tells her to inject him with its contents if he ever passes out due to low blood sugar. What hormone does this pen likely contain?

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Glucagon is the correct answer because it is a hormone that raises blood sugar levels, which is necessary when a diabetic person passes out due to low blood sugar. Insulin lowers blood sugar, which would be dangerous in this scenario. Oxytocin and glycogen are not used in emergency situations for low blood sugar.

A Woman's Husband Is a Type 1 Diabetic