Depolarization refers to a potential change across a nerve membrane from -70 mV to +40 mV.

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Depolarization is the process during which the resting membrane potential of a nerve cell becomes less negative (moves towards zero) and then positive, typically moving from -70 mV to around +40 mV, as sodium ions (Na+) rush into the cell.

Depolarization Refers to a Potential Change Across a Nerve Membrane