Which type of papillae of the tongue lack taste buds and are used to detect touch rather than taste?
A) fungiform papillae
B) vallate (circumvallate) papillae
C) foliate papillae
D) filiform papillae

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Filiform papillae are the type of papillae on the tongue that lack taste buds. They are primarily involved in the sensation of touch, helping to detect the texture of food.

Which Type of Papillae of the Tongue Lack Taste Buds