Question

Which of the lingual papillae is found in the front of the terminal sulcus of the tongue?

• A. Foliate
• B. Villate
• C. Fungiform
• D. Filiform

Answer 1

The correct option is B Villate

The lingual papillae are the elevated structures on the upper surface of the tongue. The terminal sulcus is a V-shaped structure which separates the anterior and the posterior part of the tongue. The papillae which is present in the anterior part and just in the front of the terminal sulcus are known as the vallate papillae.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.