Tongue Papilla

Question 1

What are the types of papilla on the tongue?

Answer 1

Fungiform
Vallate
Filliform
Foliate

Question 2

What are fungiform papilla?

Answer 2

Round, raised spots on the tongue

Question 3

Where are fungiform papilla found

Answer 3

Anterior two thirds of the tongue

Question 4

Fungiform papilla contain…

Answer 4

A few taste buds similar to those in the vallates

Question 5

Vallate papilla, aka

Answer 5

Circumvallate

Question 6

What are Ebner’s Glands?

Answer 6

Small salivary glands that are located beneath vallate papilla

Question 7

What are the small salivary glands located beneath vallate papilla called?

Answer 7

Ebner’s glands

Question 8

Describe the distribution of vallate papilla

Answer 8

• V shaped row of circular, raised papilla
• Approx. 13 elevations in the V, located about two thirds of the way back on the tongue with the point of the V facing backwards

Question 9

Vallate papilla may contain….

Answer 9

Many taste buds around their lateral surfaces

Question 10

Lateral surfaces of vallate papilla….

Answer 10

May have many taste buds around them

Question 11

Describe filliform papilla. What do they look like, and where are they found?

Answer 11

Tiny pointed projections covering the anterior two thirds of the tongue

Question 12

Function of filliform papilla

Answer 12

• NO TASTE FUNCTION

- Provide tactile sensation

Question 13

What is hairy tongue?

Answer 13

When filliform papillae grow very long

Question 14

What is it called when filliform papillae grow very long?

Answer 14

Hairy tongue

Question 15

What is glossitis?

Answer 15

When papillae are lost and the tongue becomes smooth

Question 16

What is it called when papillae are lost and the tongue becomes smooth?

Answer 16

Glossitis

Question 17

Describe foliate papilla. Their function and where they are located?

Answer 17

Located in the posterior, lateral region. Well-developed in animals and not in humans.