____, an increase in the muscle mass of the left ventricle, develops from increased resistance that the left ventricle must contract against to expel its contents, such as with hypertension.

A. Ventricular hypertrophy
B. Left ventricular hypertrophy
C. Right ventricular hypertrophy
D. Left atrial enlargement


Answer: B

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