Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 18 - The Cardiovascular System: The Heart - Review Questions - Page 689: 5

Answer

(b) pumps blood against greater resistance

Work Step by Step

The left ventricle's goal is pump blood through the rest of the body(a lot of pressure being used), whereas the right ventricle only pumps blood to the lungs ( less pressure is being used).
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