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Only the papillae and papillae have taste buds.

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circumvallate
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fungiform
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filiform
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circumform
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Solution

The correct options are
A circumvallate
B fungiform
Papillae are raised projection on the surface of the tongue. It is of three types: circumvallate, fungiform and filiform. Circumvallate and fungiform papillae have taste buds which help in detecting the taste. Filiform papillae creates friction and aids in chewing, cleansing the mouth and movement of the food into the pharynx.

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