The tip and sides of the tongue contain ________.
A) circumvallate papillae
B) fungiform papillae
C) filiform papillae
D) None of the listed responses is correct.

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The tip and sides of the tongue contain fungiform papillae, which are responsible for detecting sweet, sour, and salty tastes. Circumvallate papillae are located at the back of the tongue and are responsible for detecting bitter tastes. Filiform papillae are located all over the tongue and are responsible for detecting texture and temperature, but not taste. Therefore, option B is the best choice because it correctly identifies the type of papillae found on the tip and sides of the tongue.

The Tip and Sides of the Tongue Contain ________