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The human tongue is covered with a moist, pink tissue, called as

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Mucosa
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Papillae
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Taste buds
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Mucosa
The human tongue is covered with a moist, pink tissue called as the mucosa or the mucous membrane. On this membrane are present tiny bumps, called as papillae.

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