| A | B |
| Dermis | Inner, thicker layer of the skin |
| Epidermis | Outer, thinner layer of the skin |
| Hair | Appendage of the skin that covers the entire body except for a few areas |
| Hair follicle | Small tube in which hair growth occurs |
| Integument | Refers to the skin |
| Keratin | Water-repellant protein found in keratinocytes |
| Melanin | Dark pigment in the skin |
| Stratum | Layer |
| Sweat gland | Most numerous of the skin glands |
| Subcutaneous layer | Carries major blood vessels and nerves to the skin |