PAPILLAE

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Vallate papillae

about 12 that contain 100–300 taste buds

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Fungiform papillae

scattered over the tongue with about 5 taste buds each

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Foliate papillae

located in lateral trenches of the tongue—most of their taste buds degenerate in early childhood

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Filiform papillae

cover the entire surface of the tongue. - Contain tactile receptors but no taste buds. - Increase friction to make it easier for the tongue to move food within the mouth.