Question Detail

ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The thick muscular walls of the left ventricle are necessary because:
Options
A It stores excess blood
B It pumps blood to the entire body
Correct Answer
C It controls valve opening
D It filters blood
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The left ventricle must generate sufficient pressure to overcome systemic vascular resistance and pump blood through the aorta to all systemic tissues.

Hint

This chamber works harder than the right ventricle.

Question Info