Normal muscle contraction requires which of the following?

A. Digitalis
B. ATPase
C. Calcium
D. Iodine


c
Rationale: Calcium is necessary for normal muscle contraction. Cardiac glycosides raise intracellular calcium levels to help increase the force and velocity of myocardial contraction.

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