Hyperpolarization is to depolarization as
A) inhibitory is to excitatory.
B) EPSPs are to IPSPs.
C) APs are to IPSPs.
D) APs are to EPSPs.
E) APs are to no APs.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hyperpolarization is an inhibitory process that makes the cell more negative and less likely to fire an action potential, whereas depolarization is an excitatory process that makes the cell more positive and more likely to fire an action potential. So, the opposite of depolarization is inhibitory, and the opposite of hyperpolarization is depolarization. Therefore, choice A (inhibitory is to excitatory) is the best answer.

Hyperpolarization Is to Depolarization as