hyperpolarization
- a word derived from hyperpolarize.
Example Sentences
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The cell would not undergo depolarization, repolarization, and hyperpolarization, which are necessary to fire an action potential and then return the cell to the resting state.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Levels of an astroglial potassium channel, Kir4.1, covary with the degree of membrane hyperpolarization and bursting activity of LHb neurons, as well as depression-related behaviours in various rodent models.
From Nature ● Feb. 13, 2018
Electrophysiology and modelling data show that the level of Kir4.1 on astrocytes tightly regulates the degree of membrane hyperpolarization and the amount of bursting activity of LHb neurons.
From Nature ● Feb. 13, 2018
A slight overshoot of hyperpolarization marks the end of the action potential.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Some types of stimuli cause depolarization of the membrane, whereas others cause hyperpolarization.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
