Light micrograph of vertical section of a tongue showing a single papillae. Papillae are the tiny projections that give the tongue its rough texture. The filiform papillae (conical structures) are the most numerous type of papilla. They consist of a surface projection,which is mainly keratin (a structural protein,stained red),and may contain a connective tissue core. They serve a solely mechanical function; other types of papilla are involved in tasting and sensing touch | |
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