A hyperpolarizing receptor potential makes the membrane pote

A hyperpolarizing receptor potential makes the membrane potential ______ (more or less) negative and ______ (increases or decreases) the likelihood of action potentials occurring.

Solution

A hyperpolarizing receptor potential makes the membrane potential more negative and decreases the likelihood of action potentials occurring.

Explanation

Hyperpolarization reduces the chance that a neuron will transmit a nerve impulse. Whereas depolarizing signal makes membrane potential more positive thereby increasing the likelihood of action potentials occurring.