When the resting potential of a neuron becomes more negative (e.g., goes from -70 millivolts to -72 millivolts), this is referred to as
A)excitation
B)depolarization
C)hyper polarization
D)an action potential

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When the resting potential of a neuron becomes more negative, it is referred to as hyperpolarization. This means the inside of the neuron is becoming more negatively charged compared to the outside, moving further away from the threshold needed to trigger an action potential.

When the Resting Potential of a Neuron Becomes More Negative