Which of the following can cause longer-than-normal heart contractions?
A. Strenuous exercise
B. Elevated body temperature
C. High concentration of potassium ions
D. High concentration of calcium ions
E. Elevated heart rate
D. High concentration of calcium ions
Titanic, or longer-than-normal, heart contractions can be caused by a high blood concentration of calcium ions.
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