Which chamber of the human heart has the thickest muscular wall? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which chamber of the human heart has the thickest muscular wall?
A. Right ventricle
B. Left atrium
C. Left ventricle
D. Right atrium
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The left ventricle has the thickest and most muscular wall of all the heart chambers. This is because it must pump oxygenated blood with high pressure through the aorta to supply the entire systemic circulation of the body. The right ventricle only pumps blood to the lungs, which requires much less pressure.

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