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