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