How is the Base of the Heart Different from the Apex

Question

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.

Accepted Answer

The base of the heart is the part where the great vessels (such as the aorta and pulmonary arteries) are attached, while the apex is the inferior tip of the heart.