One of the papilla of tongue is not gustatory in function in man

Vallate

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Filiform

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Folicate

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Fungiform

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Solution

The correct option is B Filiform
Vallate papillae, Filiform papillae, Folicate papillae, and Fungiform papillae are present on the tongue. The vallate, folicate, and fungiform papillae are gustatory, that is, they contain taste buds. The filiform papillae are not gustatory but they perform the sensation of touch and give texture to the tongue.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Filiform'.

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