A change in a cell's membrane potential, such that the inside of the cell becomes more positive, is referred to as a_______ whereas if it becomes more negative it is referred to as _______.
A) depolarization : hyperpolarization
B) hypopolarization : repolarization
C) repolarization : resting membrane potential
D) polarization : depolarization
E) hyperpolarization : depolarization

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Depolarization occurs when the cell's membrane potential becomes more positive, moving away from the resting membrane potential. Hyperpolarization is when the membrane potential becomes more negative than the resting membrane potential.

A Change in a Cell's Membrane Potential, Such That the Inside