Question

which papillae found on the surface of the tongue contains no taste buds, but does contain sensory nerve endings to detect the temperature and texture of food? fungiform papillae filiform papillae vallate (circumvallate) papillae foliate papillae

Explanation:

• Fungiform papillae: Contain taste buds.
• Filiform papillae: No taste buds, detect temperature and texture.
• Vallate (circumvallate) papillae: Contain taste buds.
• Foliate papillae: Contain taste buds.

Answer:

B. Filiform papillae