Matching Pairs Brain Functions - NeuronsOnline version Chapter 2 - Introduction to Psychology by Ariel Griffeth 1 Synaptic Vesicles 2 Axon Terminals 3 Cell Body (Soma) 4 Receptor Sites 5 Axon 6 Glial Cells 7 Myelin Sheath maintain homeostasis and provide support nerve fiber sends transmission away from soma contains nucleus, supports chemical processing insulating layer of protein around axon, allows for better transmission receive electric signals end of axon, conducts signals to synapse by neurotransmitters store neurotransmitters that are released at synapse