Describe Depolarization,repolarization,and Hyperpolarization

question 64

Multiple Choice

Describe depolarization,repolarization,and hyperpolarization.

• A)Depolarization is a shift in membrane potential toward a more positive value; repolarization is the return of the membrane potential to resting; and hyperpolarization is a shift in membrane potential toward a more negative value.
• B)Depolarization is a shift in membrane potential toward a more negative value; repolarization is the return of the membrane potential to resting; and hyperpolarization is a shift in membrane potential toward a more positive value.
• C)Depolarization is the return of the membrane potential to resting; repolarization is a shift of the membrane potential toward a more positive value; and hyperpolarization is a shift in membrane potential toward a more negative value.
• D)Depolarization is the return of the membrane potential to resting; repolarization is a shift of the membrane potential toward a more negative value; and hyperpolarization is a shift in membrane potential toward a more positive value.
• E)Depolarization is a shift in membrane potential toward a more negative value; repolarization is a shift of the membrane potential toward a more negative value; and hyperpolarization is the return of the membrane potential to resting.

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