The walls of the ________ are substantially thicker because that chamber acts as the more powerful systemic pump of the heart.
A) left atrium
B) left ventricle
C) right atrium
D) right ventricle

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The left ventricle is the more powerful systemic pump of the heart, as it is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Therefore, its walls are substantially thicker compared to the other chambers of the heart.

The Walls of the ________ Are Substantially Thicker Because That