Select the best description for the filiform papillae:
A) largest type; all contain taste buds
B) distributed in V-shaped row on the anterior portion of the tongue
C) mushroom shaped; evenly distributed over the tongue
D) contain no taste buds

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Filiform papillae are the most numerous of the papillae types on the tongue and are notable for not containing taste buds. They are primarily involved in the mechanical aspect of tasting, helping to move food around in the mouth.

Select the Best Description for the Filiform Papillae