Taste Buds

Fungiform papilae

most numerous type; cover surface of tongue; possess only 1-5 tastebuds per pailla located on upper surface

Vallate papillae

largest and least numerous type; form an inverted “V” at back of tongue; possess many taste buds located along walls

Foliate papillae

located laterally on tongue; contain many taste buds along walls during childhood, but fewer with age

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Fungiform

Circumvallate

Foliate