TONGUE MIXED SALIVARY GLAND
ORAL MUCOSA
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Question
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In which of the following papillae of the tongue are the taste buds predominantly located?
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Foliate
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Fungiform
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Circumvallate
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Filiform
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Fungiform papillae are mushroom shaped. Taste buds are found on circumvallate and fungiform.
Detailed explanation-2: -Circumvallate: These papillae so large that you can see them with the naked eye. They’re located at the back of the tongue closer to the throat. Foliate They are smaller in size and you can see the foliate type with your own eyes. Foliate papillae line the sides of the tongue and in front of the circumvallate papillae.
Detailed explanation-3: -Circumvallate papillae are located at the base of your tongue. They’re large and round, and they house several thousand taste buds. Foliate papillae are clustered on the back edges of your tongue.
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