Chapter 2 Normal cellular functions, disease and immunology/Fig 2.09.jpg

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A slice of heart with the left ventricle to the left and right ventricle to the right. There is massive left ventricular hypertrophy. This occurs when an increased load is placed on the ventricle as in systemic hypertension or aortic valve stenosis.