Chapter 25.2, Problem 5BYGO

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

The tongue is bulky and muscular, moves easily and quickly. It is one of the sense organs. The surface of the tongue is covered by non-keratinized squamous epithelial cells and displays projections and bumps called the lingual papillae, which is the taste bud’s site. It skillfully controls the food between the teeth without being bitten.