Question

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blood pressure is lower on the side of the heart because the blood does not need to be pumped as far in pulmonary circulation compared to the systemic circulation.
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Explanation:

In the heart, the right - side pumps blood to the lungs in pulmonary circulation which is a shorter distance compared to the systemic circulation (where the left - side pumps blood to the whole body). So, blood pressure is lower on the right side.

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