Minerals that are essential for cardiac function are

Potassium and Calcium

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Sodium and Potassium

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Chlorine and Sodium

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Iodine and Chlorine

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Solution

The correct option is A Potassium and Calcium
Potassium and calcium are elements that are essential for various activities in the body.
The common function of both elements is their involvement in muscle contraction.
There are calcium ions which bind to the troponin and tropomyosin and helps in muscle contraction.
The potassium ions are responsible for the transmission of the impulses to allow the contraction of muscles.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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