How is the base of the heart different from the apex of the heart?
A) The great vessels are located at the apex.
B) The superior tip is the apex.
C) The great vessels are located on the base.
D) The inferior tip is the base.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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