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