The wall of the right ventricle of the heart is thinner than that of the left side of the heart because the right ventricle of the heart
A) pumps blood to the body, which requires low pressure to prevent damage to fragile body capillaries.
B) pumps blood to the lungs, which are not very far from the heart and, therefore, require less pressure to reach.
C) pumps blood to the left ventricle, a very short distance that requires little pressure.
D) has a smaller chamber than the left side. The thinner wall provides more space for blood.
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