When the transverse fiber group overextends,a condition called hairy tongue can result because food and bacterial pigments become trapped between the papillae.
A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but are NOT related.
C) The statement is correct,but the reason is NOT correct.
D) The statement is NOT correct,but the reason is correct.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

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Hairy tongue can occur if the papillae of the tongue elongate.This enables food,debris,and pigments to become trapped between the distended or elongated papillae.

When the Transverse Fiber Group Overextends,a Condition Called Hairy Tongue