In electrical synapses, nerve impulse transmission occurs between cells of the CNS and PNS without any delay due 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 activity of Schwann cells
D) the number of neurons in the chain
E) the effects of an energy drink

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Electrical synapses have gap junctions that allow the direct passage of ions between the cells, resulting in rapid transmission of nerve impulses without delay. The other options do not apply to electrical synapses.

In Electrical Synapses, Nerve Impulse Transmission Occurs Between Cells of the CNS