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A cell membrane is ______ if its membrane potential becomes less negative (more positive) than the resting potential.Multiple choice question.hyperpolarizedrepolarizeddepolarized

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A cell membrane is ______ if its membrane potential becomes less negative (more positive) than the resting potential.Multiple choice question.hyperpolarizedrepolarizeddepolarized

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The correct answer is "depolarized". When a cell membrane becomes less negative (more positive) than the resting potential, it is said to be depolarized.

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