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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Ontology

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