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प्रश्न
Why does the left ventricle possess a thicker wall than the right ventricle?
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उत्तर
The left ventricle possess a thicker wall than the right ventricle because it pumps the blood at a higher pressure since blood from the left ventricle goes to all areas of the body while the right ventricle only has to pump blood to the lungs which is a much shorter distance, therefore less pressure is required.
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