Which of the following describes a depolarization?

A) The membrane becomes less polarized.
B) The membrane potential becomes more polarized.
C) The membrane, which was formerly not polarized, now is polarized.
D) The membrane potential becomes more negative.


Ans: A) The membrane becomes less polarized.

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