<prompt> Hyperthyroid state is characterized by:Increased protein synthesisDecreased glycolysisLipolysisIncreased cholesterol  <response>: Ans. c LipolysisRef: Ganong, 25th edp.339Thyroid 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 