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 (more or less) negative and decreases (increases or decreases) the likelihood of action potentials occurring.

A hyperpolarization cause outflow of positive charged ions from cells making membrane potential more negative and thus decreases liklihood of occuring action potential.