An acute myocardial infarction is more apt to occur in the left ventricle because:
A. its inherently low oxygen demand predisposes it to injury or infarct.
B. its coronary arteries are more susceptible to atherosclerotic disease.
C. it is large and thick and demands more oxygen than the right ventricle.
D. it is a fairly small chamber that is quickly depleted of oxygenated blood.
Ans: C. it is large and thick and demands more oxygen than the right ventricle.
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