Question

Name 2 papillae type which contains taste bud and what is the role of the third one

Answer 1

The tongue contains 4 types of papillae out of which 3 contains taste buds and 1 does not

Papillae having taste bud
1) Fungiform
2) Foliate
3) Circumvallate

The fourth type of papillae the filform papillae are the most numerous but do not contain taste buds. They are characterized by increased keratinisation and are involved in the mechanical aspect of providing abrasion.