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One microelectrode is inserted into a healthy neuron and another is placed outside the ceil.If the neuron is then hyperpolarised by a chemical stimulus, what will happen to the membrane potential recorded by the electrodes?

A

It will become more positive.

B

It will become more negative.

C

It will first become morepositive, then return to normal.

D

It will not change.

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