Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477336
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 14RQ
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The different types of papillae on the human tongue.

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Tongue is the sensory organ that aids in gustatory sensation. It is present in the mouth. The surface of the tongue is composed of four types of lingual papillae namely the filiform papillae, the fungiform papillae, vallate papillae and the foliate papillae.

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