The least numerous but the largest of the papillae are arranged as a V-shape on the posterior dorsal surface of the tongue.They contain the majority of taste buds and are called _____ papillae.
A)papiform
B)filiform
C)fungiform
D)vallate
E)foliate

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The V-shaped papillae on the posterior dorsal surface of the tongue containing the majority of taste buds are called vallate papillae. The other choices (papiform, filiform, fungiform, and foliate) do not fit this description.

The Least Numerous but the Largest of the Papillae Are