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 that contain the majority of taste buds are called vallate papillae. The other options (papiform, filiform, fungiform, and foliate) do not contain as many taste buds as the vallate papillae.

The Least Numerous but the Largest of the Papillae Are