The tip and sides of the tongue contain ________

A) circumvallate papillae
B) fungiform papillae
C) filiform papillae
D) None of the listed responses is correct.


B
Explanation:
A) The circumvallate papillae are found on the base of the tongue.
C) The filiform papillae are found on the anterior portion of the tongue.
D) One of the listed responses is correct.

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