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