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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Hyperthyroid state is characterized by:
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The correct answer is  Ans. (c) Lipolysis(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.339)Thyroid hormones promote lipolysis and enhance the oxidation of free fatty acids in cells. They also potentiates the action of catecholamines on lipolysisOption A--High levels of thyroid hormones are associated with increase in protein breakdownOption B--High levels of thyroid hormones increases glucose utilization by glycolysisOption D--High levels of thyroid hormones decreases cholesterol levels