The human tongue is covered with a moist, pink tissue, called as
A
Mucosa
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B
Papillae
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C
Taste buds
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D
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.