Why is the myocardium of the right ventricle (RV) thinner than that of the left ventricle (LV)?

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2022-10-18

the RV pumps into the pulmonary circuit which has less resistance than the systemic circuit.
the RV pumps a smaller volume of blood than the LV.
the RV pumps blood out with a slower exit speed than the RV.
the RV chamber has a smaller volume than the LV.

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2022-10-18

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A: The RV pumps against a lesser resistance, it does not need to be as muscular as the LV.

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