When the left ventricle contracts, the distance between the base and apex decreases, and the diameter of the ventricular chamber decreases.

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During left ventricular contraction (systole), the walls of the ventricle move towards each other, decreasing the volume of the chamber and causing the distance between the base and apex to decrease. This is accompanied by a decrease in the diameter of the chamber.

When the Left Ventricle Contracts, the Distance Between the Base