What is ANF?

Atrial natriuretic factor. It is a peptide hormone which decreases blood pressure. 
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What is synergism ?

Synergism is the condition when two or more hormones function in co-operation to control functioning of system. 
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What connects the two lobes of thyroid glands?

Isthumus -  a thin flap of connective tissue connect the two lobes of thyroid glands. 
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What are antagonistic hormones?


When two hormones have opposite efeects on the body, then they are called antagonistic hormones, e.g. insulin and glucagon.
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Which hormone is called hyperglycemic hormone?Why?

Glucagon is called hyperglycemic hormone. It is so called as it reduces the cellular uptake of glucose and utilisation.
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