TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
ORAL MUCOSA
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Question
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Fungiform papillae:
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are seen as white spots.
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have a stratum corneum.
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carry taste buds.
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have a lamina propria which is poorly vascularized.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fungiform papillae are raised lingual structures which contain taste buds and thus play an important role in taste perception. These structures vary in number due to their relative sensitivity to a range of systemic and local factors which affect the dorsum of the tongue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fungiform papillae They are found on the tip of the tongue, scattered amongst the filiform papillae but are mostly present on the tip and sides of the tongue. They have taste buds on their upper surface which can distinguish the five tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.
Detailed explanation-3: -Filiform papillae are the only papillae on the tongue which do not contain taste buds.
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