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