Question

How are fatty acids stored within SKM or adipose tissue?

Answer 1

Lipids are stored in adipose tissue and liver. Fat stored in adipose tissue is called neutral fat or tissue fat. When chylomicrons are traveling through capillaries of adipose tissue or liver, the enzyme called lipoprotein lipase present in the capillary endothelium hydrolyzes triglycerides of chylomicrons into free fatty acids (FFA) and glycerol. FFA and glycerol enter the fat cells (adipocytes or lipocytes) of the adipose tissue or liver cells. Then, the FFA and glycerol are again converted into triglycerides and stored in these cells. Other contents of chylomicrons such as cholesterol and phospholipids, which are released into the blood combine with proteins to form lipoproteins.   
When other tissues of the body need energy, triglycerides stored in adipose tissue is hydrolyzed into FFA and glycerol. FFA is transported to the body tissues through blood.