Depolarization is to ____ as hyperpolarization is to ____.
A) excitation; inhibition
B) inhibition; excitation
C) increasing the threshold; decreasing the threshold
D) decreasing the threshold; increasing the threshold

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Depolarization is the process of increasing membrane potential towards the threshold for an action potential, leading to excitation of a neuron or muscle cell. On the other hand, hyperpolarization is the process of decreasing membrane potential, making it more difficult for a neuron or muscle cell to reach the threshold for an action potential, leading to inhibition. Therefore, depolarization is to excitation as hyperpolarization is to inhibition.

Depolarization Is to ____ as Hyperpolarization Is to ____

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