Question

Which of the following helps in holding the food?

• A. Foliate papillae
• B. Fungiform papillae
• C. Filiform papillae
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Filiform papillae

On the tongue, papillae are situated anteriorly to the sulcus terminalis. There are three types of papillae on the tongue: filiform papillae, circumvallate papillae and fungiform papillae. The filiform papillae are the smallest and most abundant. They help in holding the food. Circumvallate papillae are large papillae arranged in a "V" shape. Fungiform papillae are mushroom shaped. Taste buds are found on circumvallate and fungiform.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.