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GO: Biological Process

membrane depolarization

Term ID
GO:0051899
Synonyms
Definition
The process in which membrane potential decreases with respect to its steady-state potential, usually from negative potential to a more positive potential. For example, the initial depolarization during the rising phase of an action potential is in the direction from the negative steady-state resting potential towards the positive membrane potential that will be the peak of the action potential. Depolarization
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