Which of these terms are correctly matched with their definition or description?

A) depolarization: membrane potential becomes more negative
B) hyperpolarization: membrane potential becomes more negative
C) hypopolarization: membrane potential becomes more negative


Answer: B) hyperpolarization: membrane potential becomes more negative

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What will be an ideal response?

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