Hyperpolarizing a neuron _______ its polarity, making it _______ likely to fire.
A) reduces; less
B) reduces; more
C) increases; less
D) increases; more

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Hyperpolarizing a neuron increases its polarity, making it less likely to fire. This is because hyperpolarization involves making the inside of a neuron more negative relative to the outside, which moves the membrane potential further away from the threshold needed to trigger an action potential.

Hyperpolarizing a Neuron _______ Its Polarity, Making It _______ Likely

Hyperpolarizing a Neuron _ Its Polarity, Making It _ Likely