Following are the statements about the transmission of nerve impulse. Find the correct statements.\

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Following are the statements about the transmission of nerve impulse. Find the correct statements.\ A. Transmission from one point to neighboring point is due to local currents in same direction inside and outside.\ B. Transmission through synapse may be electrical but it is rare.\ C. Electrical transmission through synapse is faster than chemical transmission.\ D. Chemical transmission through synapse occurs by exchange of ions.\

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(a) : During transmission of impulse, local currents in axolemma flow in opposite directions inside and outside. Chemical transmission through synapse occurs by release of neurotransmitters.