Question

Taste absent in which taste bud?

• A. Filliform
• B. Foliate
• C. Papilla
• D. Circumvallate

Hint:

Filliform papillae are the most numerous on the tongue but do not contain taste receptors, unlike other types like fungiform and circumvallate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The question is: Taste absent in which taste bud?

The options are:

• Filliform
• Foliate
• Papilla
• Circumvallate

The correct answer is Filliform.

In mammals, the tongue has various types of papillae that contain taste buds, but the role and structure of each type of papilla vary:

• Filliform papillae: These are the most numerous and are primarily mechanical, not sensory. They do not contain taste buds and are responsible for the texture and tactile sensation.
• Foliate papillae: Located on the lateral margins of the tongue, they contain taste buds and are involved in taste perception.
• Papilla (generic term for taste bud-bearing structures, covers types like fungiform, foliate, and circumvallate).
• Circumvallate papillae: Found at the back of the tongue, they contain many taste buds and are important for detecting tastes.

Therefore, taste is absent in filliform papillae, distinguishing them from the other papillae types which do contain taste buds.