Nerve impulse transmission between cells of the CNS without any delay can be attributed to

A) the presence of a neuromuscular synapse between the cells.
B) communicating junctions that permit the passage of ions between the cells.
C) the number of neurons in the chain.
D) drinking an energy drink.
E) the activity of Schwann cells.


B) communicating junctions that permit the passage of ions between the cells.

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