The central part of the tongue has no taste sensations because that part consists primarily of _____ papillae, which do not contain taste buds.

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Filiform papillae are the most numerous papillae on the tongue and are responsible for the tongue's rough texture. They do not contain taste buds and are located primarily on the central part of the tongue, which is why this area has no taste sensations. Fungiform, foliate, and circumvillate papillae do contain taste buds and are located on different parts of the tongue.

The Central Part of the Tongue Has No Taste Sensations