The papillae located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue that contain only a few taste buds each are the _______ papillae.
A)papiform
B)filiform
C)fungiform
D)vallate
E)foliate

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The fungiform papillae are located mainly on the tip and sides of the tongue and contain only a few taste buds each. The other types of papillae, such as the papiform, filiform, vallate, and foliate, are located in different areas of the tongue and have different functions.

The Papillae Located Mainly on the Tip and Sides of the Tongue