Transport of fatty acids from adipose tissue to other tissues for metabolism is primarily a function of which of the following compounds?

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Serum albumin is responsible for transporting free fatty acids from adipose tissue to other tissues in the bloodstream for metabolism.  When fatty acids are released from adipose tissue stores, they enter the circulation as free fatty acids (FFAs) and are bound to albumin for transport to peripheral tissues. When the fatty acid- albumin complexes interact with cell surfaces, the dissociation of the fatty acid from albumin represents the first step of the cellular uptake process.

Transport of Fatty Acids from Adipose Tissue to Other Tissues