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Diagram showing how fatty acids are mobilized from adipose tissue, transported in the bloodstream, processed in the liver, and delivered as energy sources such as fatty acids, triglycerides, and ketones to the muscle, brain, and heart. Arrows illustrate the movement and conversion of lipids, glucose, glycerol, and ketones between adipocytes, liver, muscle, heart, and brain.

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