Hyperpolarization occurs when a neuron's electrical potential becomes:
A)less negative
B)more negative
C)more positive
D)less positive

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Hyperpolarization occurs when the neuron's electrical potential becomes more negative than its resting potential. This happens when the neuron experiences an influx of negatively charged ions or an efflux of positively charged ions, making it more difficult to generate an action potential.

Hyperpolarization Occurs When a Neuron's Electrical Potential Becomes