The Papillae Located Mainly on the Tip and Sides of the Tongue

question 24

Multiple Choice

The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the _______ papillae.

• A)papiform
• B)filiform
• C)fungiform
• D)vallate
• E)foliate

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